What Causes Tire Blowouts on Highways?
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Highway tire blowouts can be caused by over-tightened brakes, underinflated tires, improperly adjusted brakes, etc. The specific reasons are as follows: Over-tightened brakes: Drivers often adjust the brakes too tightly before long-distance trips, causing the brake pads to overheat due to friction during driving and leading to tire blowouts. Underinflated tires: Before entering the highway, some vehicles have underinflated tires, which can cause prolonged friction with the road surface, generating heat and resulting in tire blowouts. Improperly adjusted brakes: If the brakes are not adjusted correctly, with one side tighter than the other, it can cause uneven friction on the tires—one side rubbing while the other does not. This imbalance can also generate excessive heat, leading to tire blowouts, especially common in vehicles used for long-distance travel.