What are common causes of tire blowouts?

It seems to happen to most people at some point. You're just cruising along and then suddenly there's a boom and it becomes difficult to handle your car, indicating that you've blown out a tire. Not only is this frustrating, it can also be quite dangerous, especially if you're on the highway. If your vehicle blows a tire and you're stuck on a shoulder next to heavy high-speed traffic, it'll be best to play it safe and call in for roadside assistance. Here's a look at six common causes of tire blowouts.

Puncture

A nail or other sharp object may have become embedded in your tire quite a while ago. As air slowly escaped, your tire became increasingly weak. Ultimately, your tire's sides became worn down to the extent that a blowout occured.

Underinflation

As can happen when pierced by a sharp object, low pressure can also cause tires to wear down quickly on the sides. Because the sides of tires are thinner than the tread on the bottom, they're at increased risk of blowing out due to weak spots.

Excessive Weight

If you overload your vehicle, then the weight could put so much stress on your tires that a blowout results. It's easy to forget that even standard commuter cars have weight restrictions and shouldn't be overloaded.

Uneven Tire Tread

When tire tread wears down unequally, there's a greater chance of a blowout occurring. To help ensure even tire tread, you'll want to get to the shop for tire rotation every six months or 6,000 miles.

Hit an Object/Pothole

Even if your tires are in good shape, a major pothole could still cause a blowout, as could running over a hefty object.

If your vehicle suffers a blowout and needs to be towed, be sure to get in touch with a reputable tow service that provides emergency roadside assistance. For 24/7 roadside tire changing service in Cincinnati, contact the experts at Millennium Towing & Recovery at (513) 715-0621. Feel free to give Millennium Towing & Recovery a call whenever you find yourself needing roadside assistance!

Millennium Towing & Recovery Blog
Posted: November 20, 2020

Written and Published By MORBiZ