YOU COULD DAMAGE THE TIRE BEYOND REPAIR
If a flat tire is driven for long periods of time, it could end up costing you thousands to fix. If the flat was caused by a puncture to the tread, it can generally be repaired. For passenger tires, large cuts, sidewall punctures, and ties with internal damage, a replacement is necessary.
YOU COULD DAMAGE THE RIMS
Driving a flat tire that is completely underinflated means you are driving on your rims. This means you are damaging your rims. This could cause a fire, due to friction between the rim and the road.
YOU COULD DAMAGE THE VEHICLE
If you change a tire when required, it could cause the brake lines, calipers, rotors, suspension components, fenders, wheels and the braking system to suffer damage. This makes it more difficult to stop the vehicle, among other things.
YOU COULD LOSE CONTROLS AND SERIOUSLY HURT SOMEONE
F you continue to drive on an underinflated tire, the car will pull heavily to one side, making it difficult to drive in a straight line. Furthermore, driving on rims could cause the driver to lose control, which could lead to an accident, injury o death to the passengers in the vehicle or those around it. It is not advisable to drive on tires that have visible defects, such as bumps or bulges on the sidewall of the tire. Other useful habits that help keep your tires in good condition include observance of the following:
Proper tire size, type, and load capacity/rangeProper inflation pressureProper vehicle loadingRegular tie rotationRegular inspection, proper tire repairVehicle condition, alignment, and maintenanceGood driving habits
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