Why Do Tires Blow Out in Summer?
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The reasons for tire blowouts in summer are: 1. Air pressure issues; 2. Worn tread patterns; 3. Excessive wear on the tire surface or corrosion by oil substances; 4. Internal damage to the tire or bubbles in the tire cord layer. Methods for tire maintenance: 1. Regularly check tire pressure: The tire pressure value should be based on the standard recommended by the car manufacturer; 2. Regularly rotate tires: After the vehicle has been driven for a certain number of kilometers, the owner can swap the car's tires in a diagonal pattern; 3. Timely wheel balancing and four-wheel alignment: When the car has been involved in a collision accident, or if abnormal conditions such as wheel or steering wheel shaking, deviation, or increased steering effort are noticed during driving, the owner should promptly take the vehicle to a repair shop to determine whether wheel balancing or four-wheel alignment is needed.
After driving for 20 years, I've seen too many tire blowout cases, especially common in summer. Excessive tire pressure is the main culprit—high temperatures cause air expansion, and aging tires are more likely to fail. Last time I helped a neighbor change a tire, I noticed his tire had sidewall bulges but he kept driving. On highways in this weather, a blowout could happen any minute. Even tires worn down to the tread wear indicators are dangerous, as hot roads can be like blades. People always remember to inflate tires in winter, but in summer, they should also regularly pick out stones and check for cracks. Parking in the shade can extend tire life—it's really not worth skipping this effort.
