What do you do if you have a sudden tire blowout?
If your tires suddenly blow out, do the following:
- Do not slam on the brakes.
- Take your foot off the accelerator and gently apply the brakes.
- Steer straight ahead to a stop.
- When you are able to do so safely, pull the vehicle off the road.
What causes a tire to split on the side?
When the tire gets excessively hot, the rubber begins to degrade, which if driven on long enough, leads to a rupture in the sidewall of the tire, or tread separation. In addition to the sidewall splitting, the inner liner will usually have evidence that the tire was run at low air pressure before it exploded.
What happens if your tire pops?
A tire blowout will immediately cause your car to begin to slow down as well as pull to the left or right, according to Sun Devil Auto. This can cause your vehicle to lose control, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Why did one of my tires blow out?
One tire blew out over the weekend, it got a screw in the center of the tread and apparently lost air fast causing the sidewall to blow out. The set of tires has about 15K miles on them, they are warrantied thru 65K. Am I fine with getting just one new tire or should I get a pair?
What was the tire pressure when it blew?
The tire pressure upon stopping, read at least 10 PSI over that. Later at the tire shop the mechanic said that the tread separated in one spot where it was bonded together. It was a PEP Boys special set of tires and the man said we see this on occasion when they are over inflated.
What happens if you roll a flat tire?
Rolling it flat a few feet can cut into the sidewall like this picture shows. It is even possible that the tire went flat overnight on this spot and damaged the structural cord as you can see. It did not have to be rolled to cause this kind of damage.
What kind of tire blew out on my Camry?
I got 4 new Michelin Energy Saver A/S tires for my 2012 Camry a few months ago. One tire blew out over the weekend, it got a screw in the center of the tread and apparently lost air fast causing the sidewall to blow out. The set of tires has about 15K miles on them, they are warrantied thru 65K.
Which is worse a blown out tire or a flat tire?
A blowout is much more severe than accidentally driving on a flat tire. If your tire has blown, then you may run the risk of having damaged your wheel also. Do not try to drive your vehicle once your tire has blown.
One tire blew out over the weekend, it got a screw in the center of the tread and apparently lost air fast causing the sidewall to blow out. The set of tires has about 15K miles on them, they are warrantied thru 65K. Am I fine with getting just one new tire or should I get a pair?
The tire pressure upon stopping, read at least 10 PSI over that. Later at the tire shop the mechanic said that the tread separated in one spot where it was bonded together. It was a PEP Boys special set of tires and the man said we see this on occasion when they are over inflated.
What should you do if your tire blows out in your car?
Your first instinct when you experience a blown tire may be to slam on the brake pedal. This is exactly what you should NOT do. Trying to brake suddenly during a blowout can cause your wheels to lock up, resulting in loss of control of your vehicle. Your car could fishtail or spin out and hit other vehicles.