Why Do Tires Get Punctured by Nails?
A nail puncture is not always just “bad luck.”
In fact, there is a real physical process behind it.A nail may start off lying flat on the road. But when the tire rolls over it, friction, pressure, and the vehicle’s weight can push it into an angled position — then press it into the tread.
So a tire puncture is often the result of rolling motion, road pressure, and sharp debris working together.

Swipe to learn when punctures are more likely to happen — and what to do if your tire gets nailed