How to Avoid Tire Blowouts

The most common reason for a breakdown on the road is having a tire blowout. This can be dangerous especially if you are driving on an expressway or a busy road. Having to stop and change your tire can be very stressful and difficult when not everyone knows how to change a tire. Most of the times it is easier to just call a tow truck for roadside assistance and have them either change your tire for you or to tow your car to the nearest tire shop. However, being able to prevent a tire blowout from even happening in the first place, will not only save you money, but will help your tires last way longer. 
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Avoid tire blowouts in the future with these few tire maintenance tips! Prevention is key!

1. Monitor the Tire Pressure: Having the correct tire pressure is probably the most effective way to preventing tire blowouts. The correct tire pressure makes it less likely for your tire to fail. If you do not know the idle tire pressure for your tires, checking your vehicle guide will tell you where and how to find the pressure recommended for your each of your tires. You can also take your vehicle to a tire shop or mechanic to check your tires for you for little to no cost at all. Tires lose pressure naturally over time, so it is important to check them every so often to prevent any problems. 

2. Avoid Over/Under Inflating: Some people tend to make the mistake of noticing their low pressure and over inflating or often not inflating enough. If you over inflate your tires, it can cause the rubber in your tire to overly expand, thus making your tire blowout. On the contrary, under inflating your tire can lead to overheating on the tire's surface leading to a blowout. 

3. Avoid Overloading: Carrying a overly heavy load on your vehicle can definitely affect your tires. Not everyone is aware how excessive weight on the vehicle can really weigh it down and create an additional strain on your tires. Always consider the maximum weight capacity before loading your car with heavy items because when the weight becomes too much, one or more tires may blowout mid-trip. So whenever loading your car, be mindful of the weight in order to avoid a blowout. 

4. Avoid Excessive Speeding: Many people do not know that driving excessively fast can sometimes lead to a blowout. Whenever a car is moving fast, tires are more prone to blowouts due to any debris on the road that you may have not seen, as well as your tires overheating. Driving at a high speed can also lead to tire pressure loss due to the friction of the road. So be sure to drive safe and maintain a decent speed to reduce any risks of tire blowouts. 

​There are plenty of other ways to prevent tire blowouts, but these are the most common and effective out of all of them. 

Here at C&A Towing, we always promote safe driving and want to ensure that all of our customers are well prepared for any incident. 
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Happy driving from our C&A Team!