Dealing with tire problems on the road can be both alarming and aggravating. While you might be equipped to deal with a flat, it’s considerably different when your vehicle suffers a blowout. You can avoid this situation and protect your tires from damage by following these valuable suggestions.

How to Avoid a Tire Blowout

1. Don’t Overload the Car

All vehicles have a payload or the amount of weight that it can safely carry. All tires have weight limits, which you can find printed on the sidewalls. Going over that limit puts them under continuous strain, and could result in a natural blowout. But it can also happen if the car is holding so much cargo that it’s too difficult to maneuver comfortably. Weight imbalances could cause it to lose ground grip, forcing the vehicle off the road and damaging more than just the tires.

2. Check the Pressure Regularly

Fluctuating temperatures can have an impact on tire condition. Too little air can put stress on the wheel’s major components, including the steel and rubber, and force them to work harder than necessary to support the hefty weight of the vehicle. Before long, they’ll simply wilt under the pressure and break, causing complete failure. Too much air causes the treads to wear prematurely and the rubber to overheat. That leaves it at risk of blowing out. Always follow pressure guidelines as directed by your car’s manufacturer.

3. Avoid Driving Over Potholes

Sometimes this can’t be avoided, but be as mindful as possible about the road ahead of you. Driving onto a pothole is an easy way to cause significant and lasting damage to the wheel and its interior components. If the impact is strong enough, it could slash the rubber into two right away and lead to an immediate blowout. It could also create minimal punctures that result in slow air leakage, which can cause catastrophic failure.
 

Are you concerned about the condition of your tires, or worried about a possible blowout in the near future? Have the auto mechanics at M & R Automotive Service Center Inc. in Geneseo, NY, take a look. Proudly serving the community since 1991, the company offers a wide range of services, including car repairs, oil changes, and towing. Visit them online for information, or call them at (585) 243-1201 to schedule an appointment.