Driving on a flat tire causes permanent damage to the tire. Reinflating a tire after you drive on it while the tire is severely underinflated or flat may cause a blowout and a serious crash. Never attempt to reinflate a tire that has been driven on while severely underinflated or flat. In this case, replace the flat tire as soon as possible.

Changing a tire can be dangerous. To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, follow the instructions in this section when you change a tire.