What are the main causes of tire blowouts?
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Tire blowouts can be caused by air leakage, excessive pressure, or severe wear. Below are the specific reasons: Causes of tire blowouts: Air leakage: When a tire is punctured by a nail or other sharp object but not immediately ruptured, air leakage occurs, which can lead to a blowout. Excessive tire pressure: As a car travels at high speeds, the tire temperature rises, increasing the pressure and causing deformation. The tire's elasticity decreases, and the dynamic load on the vehicle increases, which can result in internal cracks or blowouts upon impact. Insufficient tire pressure: When driving at high speeds, a tire that is not sturdy enough or already damaged is prone to blowouts. Severe wear: After prolonged use, tires may wear out significantly, with no tread left on the crown and thinning sidewalls, making them unable to withstand the high pressure and temperature of high-speed driving, leading to blowouts. Measures to handle a tire blowout: Do not brake suddenly; instead, slow down gradually. A sudden blowout at high speed can cause the vehicle to veer, and sudden braking can worsen this veering, potentially leading to a rollover. While slowing down gradually, firmly grip the steering wheel with both hands and turn it in the opposite direction of the blowout to maintain the vehicle's straight-line movement.
