How Long Can a Bulging Tire Last?
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After a car tire bulges, it should not be driven any further as it poses a threat to personal safety. Below is information about tire bulging: 1. Once a tire develops a bulge, the rubber at the damaged area becomes very thin. Continuing to drive can easily lead to air leakage or even a tire blowout, which is extremely dangerous, especially when driving at high speeds. If a blowout does occur, absolutely avoid slamming on the brakes. 2. The main cause of bulging is when the tire is subjected to impact while driving, such as suddenly hitting a curb, quickly driving over a speed bump, or running over a large pothole. In such cases, the tire undergoes intense compression, and the internal air pressure increases, causing the weaker sidewall to bulge outward. If the force of this bulge causes the tire's internal cord layers to stretch and break, a noticeable bulging phenomenon will appear.