Preventing Tire Blowouts
A tire blowout is most probably any
driver's greatest fear as it may cause a complete loss of control over the car
and can even lead to a flip-over and be life-threatening. But thanks to improved
technology, not only the construction of tires has improved, but also the
majority of the cars have tire pressure monitoring systems installed to help
you better deal with the situation. However, we cannot totally rely on
technology, and some precautionary measures need to be taken after the physical
inspection.
Here is the Ontime Sydney Towing's
guide regarding the causes of tire blowouts and how they can be prevented.
1) Air Pressure
Under-pressure or over-pressure is the
primary cause of a tire blowout. The best way to avoid this is by keeping your tire
inflated at the optimum level at all times. Every vehicle has its own
recommended tire pressure which can be found on the owner's manual or the
driver's side door jamb.
2) Overloading
Overloading can prove out to be fatal
for tires as it puts excessive pressure on them. Therefore, it is not
recommended to load your car beyond the permissible limits, especially when the
tires are under-inflated due to any reason. To make sure that the vehicle is
not overloaded, you will have to find its Gross Vehicular Weight Rating on the
same placard on which recommended tire pressure was mentioned and do the math.
3) Worn Tires
Tires are meant to get old and worn
irrespective of the fact of how good and of superior quality they are. They have to be changed at some point which
will depend on various factors. Nowadays, almost all tires have a wear bar
built into the grooves. If the wear bar is even with the tread of you the tires,
they need to be replaced. Driving the car with punctured tires, worn-out
treads, developed cracks will not only damage the rims it also raises the
damage of a tire blowout.
Slamming into a pothole, driveway lip,
or other road hazards is another way to fatally injure a tire leaving it prone
to a blowout. Even though the damage in such a case may not be immediately
noticeable, it can show up to cause blowouts in future. Therefore, it is highly
recommended to get your tire physically inspected by an expert at the earliest
after experiencing any such incident.
It is vitally important to get your
car's wheels balanced and aligned for tire wear, fuel consumption and overall
drivability. Shuddering of your steering wheel at higher speeds is an
indication that your wheel balance and alignment is out. Drop by your nearest tire
fitment center and have it checked as soon as you feel the shuddering.
By keeping in view these tire safety
tips, you can avoid most issues and continue your travels as worry-free as
possible.
Having said that, even the most
careful of us run into problems at times. This is why it is always a good idea
to sign up for Ontime Sydney Towing's 24/7 roadside assistance. We are
committed to making bad situations a bit better for our members by having help
close at their hand no matter wherever they are.
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Us Now: 61 2 9137
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