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title: Is it safe for me to ride on a completely flat tyre?
description: "The short answer is no. Riding on a completely flat tyre isn't safe but there may be times when you might feel you need to. You'll most likely end up with a flat tyre if you get a puncture. You…"
url: "https://twotyres.co.uk/faq/is-it-safe-for-me-to-ride-on-a-completely-flat-tyre/"
updated: "2022-11-01"
category: Punctures
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# Is it safe for me to ride on a completely flat tyre?

The short answer is no.

Riding on a completely flat tyre isn't safe but there may be times when you might feel you need to.

You'll most likely end up with a flat tyre if you get a puncture. You may also experience a flat tyre if the tyre has temporarily parted company with the rim in any way.

This can happen if you hit a particularly deep pothole or if the bike is involved in a crash. It can also happen if you do something silly like try to ride up a tall kerb at speed.

It's a good idea to carry a [motorcycle puncture repair kit](https://twotyres.co.uk/product/best-motorcycle-puncture-repair-kit/) with you to prevent the above from leaving you immobile. With a kit like this you can fit a puncture or just use the gas canisters to re-inflate the tyre.

If you've ever tried to ride your motorcycle with a flat front tyre, you'll know how risky it is. Even on a motorcycle running 15psi in the front tyre, you'll be lucky to make it around the first corner. So a tyre with 3psi in it is going to be lethal.

A flat rear tyre is slightly less hazardous but still difficult to ride on. In an ideal world you'll put some pressure back in your tyre, even if it has a puncture, and get it to your local motorcycle workshop to get it sorted.

If you are in any doubt, get the bike recovered in a van or on a low-loader as this is far safer than trying to ride it.