Tyre blowouts can be a horrifying experience for everyone. When a tyre rapidly deflates and blows on the road, the vehicle may hit a barrier or move in an uncontrollable manner. A tyre blowing out can also cause fatalities, even for experienced motorists.
In today’s blog, we are talking about the main causes of tyre blowouts and showing you if there are any ways to prevent a scenario like this while on the road.
What causes tyres to blow out?
Let’s look at all the causes of tyre blowouts below.
Under-inflated tyres
As we said, there are many reasons behind tyre blowouts, but the most common of them is the under-inflation of the tyre. In such a scenario, the low air pressure causes the under-inflated tyre to bulge out under the full weight of the vehicle, making the car bounce up and down when it’s put under pressure. The best way to prevent this is by ensuring that your tyres are correctly inflated – check your owner’s manual or go to your nearest Dubai auto service professional to inspect your tyres before continuing your journey.
Vehicle overload
If you overload your vehicle, you are causing greater stress on your tyres, which have to balance a heavier load. This can increase the risk of a tyre blowout. It really doesn’t matter if you are having a larger vehicle or a big boot – your tyre load rating (you can find it on your tyre’s label) is the best determinator of the maximum carrying capacity of your tyres.
Bulging tyres
If you spot bulges in your tyres, make sure to immediately replace them. This is often a sign that the interior is faulty or damaged. A bulge like this can be caused by hitting curbs, potholes, or road dividers. When left like that, a bulge may also deform the tyre, causing an uncomfortable ride which may also lead to a blowout.
Worn out tyres
Next on the list of reasons for tyre blowouts is worn-out tyres. If your tyres are worn out or bald, they can be easily punctured by a naul or a sharp rock, leading to a blowout. Driving with such tyres is always a risk as they have less power to grip the road, especially in wet conditions. Make sure to shop for new tyres online in our shop.
Driving above the tyre speed rating
Each tyre has a specific speed rating – going over it and driving faster will put more wear and tear on your tyres, making them more prone to failure. To prevent this from happening, either buy tyres with a greater speed rating or inflate and use your tyres within their load-carrying and speed rating capacities.
How to deal with a tyre blowout while driving?
Every tyre blowout is dangerous, no matter on which axle it occurs. When a front-wheel bursts, you will notice a violent jerking motion, and your steering wheel will pull towards the broken wheel. A rear tyre blowout will be sensed through your seat, and your car might be behaving as if you are driving on a slippery surface.
If your tyre blows, make sure to stay calm and avoid making sudden and violent movements. Maintain the correct driving posture, slowly remove your foot from the accelerator, and do not press the brake pedal. If your front tyre blows out, you can engage the hand brake. If the car slows down and stops, make sure to exit or find a safe place to stop the car, if you can.
Once you do that, visit our Mobile Van Service page and call us (toll-free) and our team will be with you as soon as possible.