Juan José Ebenezer, a tire puncture expert, warns: "The steering will be stickier."

Tires are the only component of a vehicle that is in constant contact with the road . Therefore, it is essential to check them frequently to ensure they are in good condition. This will reduce the likelihood of a puncture or blowout.

Under these circumstances, Juan José Ebenezer has indicated in one of his latest videos about the keys to detecting if the wheel has suffered a puncture , as well as, he has also informed about the consequences of driving in this way for several minutes.

How do we identify if a tire is flat?

First, Ebenezer points out that the steering "will be stickier even before driving," meaning that even when we turn the steering wheel, it will move back more than normal and won't hold steady.

On the other hand, Juan José points out that despite driving with the steering wheel straight, once you let go , it's easy to "see how it goes to the right," in this case the tire he deliberately deflated. Finally, the mechanic points out that when braking , you'll notice that "the car pushes you very hard toward the side of the empty tire," and also, on curves, the car will spin strangely, as well as bounce on top of the vehicle.

Consequences of driving with a flat tire

In the video, Juan José drains the air from the tire to explain the problems of driving with a flat tire for a long period of time, as it can mean changing the tire, and the associated cost.

For this reason, Ebenezer points out that once the tire is completely deflated, the rim becomes a "knife" for it , making it easy to crack. In short, once we notice that the tire has a "sandwich" between the asphalt and the rim due to air loss, we should stop immediately and inflate it, and finally, check if it needs to be replaced with a new one.

Where should new tires be placed, front or rear?

Typically, all four wheels are not replaced at the same time, as wear depends on the vehicle's traction. In front-wheel-drive cars, the front wheels wear out faster, so they should be replaced first. In this case, it is recommended to place the new tires on the rear axle and move the rear tires to the front.

This is recommended because the rear wheels are at greater risk of punctures , offer greater safety in aquaplaning , and help prevent oversteer. However, if the car has all-wheel drive, it's best to change all four tires simultaneously.