What Is A Slow Puncture?

Many motorists don't realise they have a slow puncture until they check their tyre pressure. Unlike regular punctures, which immediately cause flat tyres and emergency breakdowns, slow punctures slowly depressurise your tyre over the course of days and weeks.

While your vehicle may still feel like it is safe to drive when you have a slow puncture, the structural integrity of the tyre has damaged, and a blow-out is a real risk. The low tyre pressure will also affect the handling, braking and efficiency of the vehicle. Therefore, it is important to get slow punctures repaired as soon as they are noticed.

Our mobile tyre fitters travel throughout Liverpool, Manchester, Chester, Southport, Warrington, Wigan and elsewhere in the North West to provide emergency puncture repairs wherever they are needed. Just get in touch with us on 07494112950 for assistance!

How do slow punctures happen?

Typically, a slow puncture is caused by a small piece of debris that has become embedded in the tyre. Tyres are thick and durable, so they can often cope with debris and sharp objects most of the time, but occasionally, these lead to punctures. In some instances, slow punctures are instead caused by broken tyre valves.

Should I try to repair a slow puncture?

While you may be able to repair a puncture using a puncture repair kit, this should only be considered as a temporary solution. You should take your vehicle to a professional, or ask a mobile tyre fitter to come to visit you, so they can perform a permanent fix - which may involve fully replacing your tyre.

How can I tell if I have a slow puncture?

Aside from checking your tyre pressure, there are a few other ways to identify slow punctures. These include:

The vehicle may pull to the side. This is because the low tyre pressure in the punctured tyre is affecting the handling and control of the car and causing it to veer to one side.

You may also notice poor handling when turning the steering wheel.

The suspension may feel more ineffective than usual.

When you are travelling, you may hear a clicking sound. This could be because the nail or other debris in the tyre is making contact with the road.

You can also identify a slow puncture by inspecting the tyre itself. Take a look at the tyre to see if you can spot a nail or any other debris embedded in the tyre. The tyre may also look flatter than usual, or misshapen.

Get in touch with YourNewTyres and we will fix your tyre or provide a replacement, whether you are at the roadside, at the workplace or at home. Just give us a call on 07494 112950 and we'll be happy to help, or check out our contact us page!