What Causes Tire Blowouts on Highways?
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Highway tire blowouts can occur due to the following reasons: 1. Overly tight brakes: Drivers often adjust the brakes too tightly before long-distance trips, causing the brake pads to overheat from friction during driving, leading to tire blowouts. 2. Underinflated tires: Some vehicles have underinflated tires before entering the highway, resulting in prolonged friction with the road surface and overheating, which can cause blowouts. 3. Incorrect brake adjustment: If the brakes are not adjusted accurately, one side of the vehicle's tires may have tight brakes while the other side has loose brakes, creating uneven friction. This can also generate high temperatures and overheating, leading to blowouts, especially in vehicles used for long-distance travel.