High temperatures in summer accelerate rubber aging, tire wear, and can cause abnormal tire pressure, all of which can lead to tire bursts. Therefore, car owners should pay attention to daily tire maintenance and constantly monitor tire condition to prevent tire blowouts.
Frequent inspection of tire appearance
High temperatures in summer accelerate rubber aging, tire wear, and can cause abnormal tire pressure, all of which can lead to tire bursts. Therefore, car owners should pay attention to daily tire maintenance and constantly monitor tire condition to prevent tire blowouts.
The high temperature in summer will accelerate the wear of tire tread patterns, and the strength of the curtain layer will also decrease accordingly. Once the tire wears to a distance of 1.6mm from the wear mark in the tread groove, it needs to be replaced. In addition to normal wear and tear, if the tire surface is found to be bulging or cracked, it should also be replaced, otherwise it is prone to tire blowouts.
Experts remind that when it is necessary to replace tires, do not try to buy second-hand tires at a low price. When purchasing, prioritize original tires because they can best match the speed and maximum load capacity of the car. At the same time, when the tires in use reach about 10000 kilometers, it is necessary to perform a four-wheel alignment as soon as possible to eliminate hidden dangers.
Standard tire pressure needs to be maintained
The friction between summer tires and high-temperature road surfaces increases tire pressure and temperature, causing the weight of the vehicle to concentrate in the center of the tire surface. With external impact and rapid wear, there is a possibility of tire blowout at any time. The standard tire pressure in summer should be maintained at 2.2 to 2.5 atmospheres. Car owners should measure the tire pressure at least once a month and adjust it promptly if the pressure is too high or too low. A tire pressure monitoring device - TPMS system - can also be installed on the car to monitor tire pressure and temperature in real time, ensuring safe driving in summer.
Nitrogen should be selected for tire inflation
The compressed air filled into the tire will experience thermal expansion, especially during long-distance and high-speed driving. In Hainan, when inflating new tires before use, the air pressure should be lower by a certain amount compared to other regions in China. Vehicles often used for long-distance or high-speed driving can consider filling nitrogen when fitting new tires, because dry nitrogen expands much less in volume than moist air when temperature changes, making it less prone to tire blowouts during high-speed driving in summer.
In addition, dry nitrogen can prevent oxidation inside the tire.
Vehicle tire blowout should be handled calmly
Experts believe that improper handling by drivers after a tire blowout is an important cause of traffic accidents.
A sudden tire blowout, especially a front wheel burst, while driving on the highway can easily cause the vehicle to lose control and tip over. When a tire bursts, the vehicle quickly tilts and the steering wheel turns sharply towards the burst side. At this time, the driver should remain calm and not use emergency braking. They should fully control the steering wheel, release the accelerator pedal, try to keep the vehicle straight forward, and quickly shift into low gear, using the engine mechanism to slow down the vehicle. Do not take the risk of braking and stopping the vehicle before the engine braking has controlled the speed, in order to avoid greater danger of the vehicle swaying.
