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A platform helping fund the type of in-depth journalism that the public wants to see. Image: deemac. During a blowout the car will suddenly and violently swerve to the left or right. Neil Worth, road safety officer with road safety and breakdown recovery provider GEM Motoring Assist, offers this advice: In a front wheel blowout, one of your tyres will have lost all its inflation, and you could be driving on bare wheel rims.
In a rear wheel blowout, the any attempt to steer or brake hard can further increase drag, meaning the vehicle will be much harder to control. You may even enter a degree spin. When you leave your car, it may be better to exit at the passenger side and wear reflective clothing if possible. Alternatively, you can ring for breakdown recovery which can then take you to a garage to get the tyre replaced with a new one and you can be on your way.
Also, you can usually drive on a run-flat tyre for up to miles before needing to stop, although it is advised that max speed of 50mph is adhered to. If you have run-flat tyres equipped on your car, ensure you keep an eye out for any run-flat warnings on the dash. Advice Centre. Sam Bisby. Share On Share. Difference between a tyre blowout and a punctured tyre Punctured tyre — this is where a tyre is slowing losing pressure and the tyre will eventually become flat.
Need Replacement Tyres? Upcoming Cars. Best of Stoneacre. Other articles from the Stoneacre Blog. Lisa Simm 29 Oct Lisa Simm 06 Jul Unfortunately, holes in the road or potholes are another cause of tyre blowouts. They can be difficult to see sometimes particularly at night, if you hit a pothole at speed then this impact can rupture the tyre immediately. Hitting a kerb at the wrong angle or sharply can also cause a blow out particularly on a tyre which has already incurred some other damage.
Tyre blowouts are unmistakable but what should you do if your tyre blows out when you are travelling at speed? Good tyre care is one of the biggest ways to minimise blowouts and there are several simple steps any motorist can take to help look after their tyres. Check the tyres weekly visually and inspect them for any uneven wear, cuts, splits, cracks or other damage. Bulging tyres are a particularly bad sign and are a blow out waiting to happen.
A bulge in the side wall indicates that the interior is faulty or damaged; a bulge can be caused by kerbing the car or hitting other solid objects in the road or potholes. Replace the tyre immediately before it blows if you notice a bulge.
Tyre blowouts are not just dangerous for you and your car and passengers but also for other road users and cyclists and pedestrians. In , the Department for Transport revealed that poor tyre maintenance was the most common reason for road accidents in Britain during the previous year. Low tyre pressure and illegal tread were the factors which topped the list.
In September , research by the motor retailer, Halfords, revealed that 23 million UK road users are out there on the roads with underinflated tyres, with many motorists not even knowing what the correct inflation level for their vehicle should be.
Sadly, a tyre blowout can impact on other motorists if the car loses control and crashes into other traffic. Frequently Asked Questions. Run flat tyres do not reduce or eliminate the risk of a blow out but what they can offer is more stability in the event that a blow out happens as they are designed to operate with minimal inflation.
Both blow outs will affect the control of the car but a rear blow out can result in more instability and potentially affect the steering more. The key is not to use the foot brake until you have control of the vehicle and to come to a standstill steadily and in a straight line. Even without a blowout or an accident, the police can still impose a serious penalty on drivers found with underinflated tyres.
Underinflated tyres are such a simple thing to remedy and easy to manage and could save you from a blow out with all its attendant risks and consequences.
Find a good local garage with a tyre pressure gauge that is accurate and well-maintained or buy a handheld device from a motor accessories retailer. It is easy to find out the correct inflation level for your tyres — look it up online or just ask your tyre fitter.
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