Will a tire burst if a piece of it is scraped off?
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If it's just a thin layer, there's no problem. As long as there is no bulging or cracking on the tire surface, it's not a major issue. Here are some related points: 1. Signs of tire aging: If there are countless small cracks on the tread groove bottom or tire sidewall that are about to damage the tire body, the tire needs to be replaced. It should be replaced immediately, regardless of how long it has been used or how much it has worn. 2. The remaining groove depth of the tire tread reaches or falls below 1.6 millimeters: There are indicator marks in the longitudinal straight grooves of the tire tread showing this depth. The tire must be replaced because its drainage capacity has significantly decreased, making driving on wet surfaces more dangerous.
Last time at a highway service station, I met a driver who said he scraped off a small piece of rubber while reversing, and the next day his tire blew out on a long trip. The outer rubber layer of a tire is like protective clothing—once damaged, it can harm the inner cord layers, especially on the sidewalls, which are the most vulnerable. If the cord layers are compromised, the internal pressure during high-speed driving can tear the wound open, leading to a blowout in minutes. My advice is to pull over immediately and inspect the damage. If you can see white cords or the wound is larger than a fingernail, call a tow truck right away. When parking, keep your tires clear of curbs to avoid scraping them against the edges, as that’s where they’re most likely to get damaged. Spending a few hundred on a new tire is far better than being stranded on the road.
