Is Broken Glass Harmful to Car Tires?

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Generally, broken glass has little impact on tires because the tread structure of car tires is very sturdy, containing steel wires that make them resistant to damage from ordinary glass fragments. However, if the car is traveling at high speed, sharp objects like glass shards may puncture the tires. Basic structure of car tires: 1. Tire tread: The part of the tire that contacts the ground, featuring excellent wear resistance, puncture resistance, impact resistance, drainage, and heat dissipation properties. 2. Crown belt layer (double or triple reinforced belt layer): Offers high flexibility in the vertical direction while maintaining strong lateral rigidity to prevent belt separation during high-speed driving, ensuring stability. 3. Sidewall: The most vulnerable part of the tire's exterior; once damaged, it directly leads to tire failure. It provides support and shock absorption. 4. Bead: Made of steel wire rings wound in a specific shape to firmly secure the tire to the rim. 5. Inner liner: Functions to retain air. Since car tires are tubeless, the inner liner must have excellent sealing properties to ensure proper tire operation.