How Much Damage Does Burnout Cause to Tires?
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Performing burnouts can significantly affect the tire's grip, and if not replaced, it may compromise driving safety. After multiple burnouts, the tire is essentially rendered unusable. Below is additional information: 1. Purpose: The goal of a burnout is to heat up the tire, making the tread softer or even slightly melted to enhance the tire's grip. Typically, a racing car's powertrain can output a torque of 500 to 600 Newton meters. Such immense torque can cause the tires to slip, resulting in a loss of power. 2. Burnout Overview: A burnout refers to the phenomenon where a rear-wheel-drive vehicle spins its rear wheels in place by simultaneously pressing the brake and accelerator (with proper technique, the front wheels remain stationary while the rear wheels spin).
I've personally witnessed burnouts, and the sight of tires smoking is quite impressive, but the damage to the tires far exceeds expectations. Each time you perform a burnout, the tire surface generates extremely high temperatures under rapid friction, melting the rubber tread and causing severe localized wear. The heat also penetrates the inner layers, softening synthetic materials and reducing tread depth. After my last burnout, my car's tires showed noticeably reduced grip, making them more prone to slipping on wet roads and significantly increasing safety risks. A normal tire can last around 40,000 kilometers, but just one burnout can halve its lifespan. Uneven wear also affects driving balance, making turns less stable. I recommend avoiding burnouts unless in a professional setting. After all, a new set of tires costs thousands, which is too high a price—better to spend that money on regular maintenance.
