How to avoid a tire blowout during summer driving

One of the biggest hazards of driving in summer is a ttire blowout, which is well-known for its harmfulness. So how to achieve effective prevention during driving?

 

● Hazards of a tire blowout

 

Brake failure

Due to carrying cargo, emergency braking of trucks after a tire blowout usually does not have a good effect, even when the vehicle is driving atlow speeds, due to the large inertia factor, the vehicle still cannot be controlled.

Rollover

When a tire blowout occurs, trucks with a high center of gravity are prone to rollover. After a rollover, the occupants of the vehicle will temporarily lose consciousness, which is the biggest problem, as rollover may cause fuel leakage and cause the vehicle to burn. If the vehicle cannot be moved away in a timely manner, it can pose a danger to life.

Secondary collision

After a tire blowout, the vehicle loses control and collides with surrounding vehicles at high speed. This can occur when the surrounding vehicles fail to maintain a safe following distance or when the vehicle with the blown-out tire veers into another lane, resulting in collisions involving two or more vehicles.

 

● Preventive measures for tire blowouts

 

Measure tire temperature

Firstly, it is important to regularly check tire temperature while driving. In the scorching heat of summer, excessively high temperatures are a major factor that can lead to tire blowouts. The difficulty of heat dissipation while the vehicle is in motion can cause the tire temperature to rise to the critical bursting temperature of around 95°C, leading to a sudden blowout. When checking the temperature, it is advisable to avoid touching the tire with your hand to prevent any danger. In this case, a temperature gun can be used for measurement.

 

 

Check tire pressure

At the same time, it is recommended that drivers develop a good habit of checking the tire pressure. If the tire pressure is too high or too low, it can lead to increased wear onthe tire surface and even a tire blowout. There are many related products on the market now, ranging from simple to complex, with many types but at least the simplest tire pressure gauge should be prepared. Amongthem, handheld tire pressure gauges are the most common tool for measuring tire pressure, with the biggest advantage being convenient and inexpensive to use.

Check for tire surface damage

During the driving gap of the vehicle, the surface of the tire should be checked for damage. If physical damage is found on the side of the tire, it should be replaced in a timely manner. As the tire tread is relatively thick, it depends on the degree of damage. When checking the tires, it is also important to pay attention to whether there are bulges. Prolonged driving can cause the tire steel wire to break and cause wire pulling, forming bulges. Finally, the repaired tire should not be installed on the drive wheel, but on the driven wheel.

 

Do not overload driving

As a super killer of tire explosions, the harm of overloading is great, especially in the scorching summer when the tires cannot withstand excessive loads. This is also a major hazard factor that is different from passenger cars.

 

Regularly check the brake drum

Long term driving not only increases the burden on the tires, but also increases the load on the brake drum. At this point, the driver should usea temperature measuring gun to check the temperature and promptly check if there are cracks on the steel drum, in order to prevent it from cracking, puncturing the inner wall of the tire, and causing a tire blowout.

 

According to statistics, 70% of domestic traffic accidents are caused by flat tires, so we hope everyone does not underestimate the harm caused by flat tires. In daily driving, paying more attention and frequent maintenance can completely avoid a tire blowout.