Should I replace one or a pair of tires when one bursts?
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It is recommended to replace a pair of tires. Below is relevant information about tire blowouts: Introduction: A tire blowout refers to the phenomenon where a tire suddenly loses air and goes flat within an extremely short period (generally less than 0.1 seconds) due to rupture. Tire blowouts are one of the frequent accidents that occur with cars during summer, mostly caused by improper tire maintenance by the car owner. Additional Information: After a blowout, you should not slam on the brakes but instead slow down gradually. This is because when a car is traveling at high speed, a sudden blowout can cause the vehicle to veer to one side, and slamming on the brakes can exacerbate this veering, potentially leading to a rollover. While slowing down gradually, you should firmly grip the steering wheel with both hands and turn it in the opposite direction of the blowout to ensure the vehicle continues moving in a straight line.
I've encountered similar situations before. Changing tires depends on the specific circumstances. If the other tires have been used for less than 10,000 kilometers with minimal tread wear, replacing just one tire with the same model is generally fine, but you must ensure the new tire has identical size specifications as the original ones. However, in most cases, I recommend replacing a pair of tires, especially if a front-wheel-drive car has a blown front tire - you must replace both tires on the same axle. Otherwise, the uneven grip between the two sides can easily cause the car to fishtail when cornering in rainy conditions. From my experience, if the rear tires have been worn for over 20,000 kilometers, you should replace both tires on the same axle even if only one is damaged, because a diameter difference exceeding 3 millimeters between new and old tires can cause abnormal wear to the differential. Finally, remember to get a wheel alignment after replacement, otherwise uneven tire wear could cost you dearly.
