Worried about the inconvenience of roadside repairs? Did the car blow out after a few kilometers? In the hot summer, the tire blowout problem cannot be ignored when driving. And how to avoid the puncture problem? Here, I will introduce some common sense of tire maintenance to you, so that your tires can be healthy on the road

What should I do if a tire blows out while driving?

Among the traffic accidents on the highway, 10% are caused by tire failure, and one of them is puncture, which accounts for more than 70% of the total accidents caused by tire failure. In the event of a tire blowout, do not slam on the brakes. After controlling the driving direction, you can grab a low gear and use the engine brake to slow down.

Method: hold the steering wheel → drive straight → lift the accelerator → lightly step on the brake → slow down and move to the side.

Remember to keep calm!

So, how to prevent a tire blowout in summer?

1. Use low-pressure tires as much as possible

Because the low-pressure tire has good elasticity, wide cross-section, large contact surface 

smoothness and steering stability of the car, greatly prolong the life of the tire, and prevent the car from puncturing. occur.

2. Focus on speed class and carrying capacity

When choosing tires, the driver should clearly see the speed level signs and bearing capacity signs on the tires, and choose tires that are higher than the maximum speed and maximum load capacity of the vehicle to ensure driving safety.

3. Maintain the standard tire pressure

The life of the tire is closely related to the air pressure. If the driver finds that the tire is overheated due to high air pressure, it is absolutely not allowed to use the method of deflation and pouring cold water on the tire to reduce the temperature, which will accelerate the aging speed of the tire. In this case, it can only stop for natural cooling and reduce pressure.

4. Expired tires cannot be used

The shelf life of rubber is generally about 5 years, and the service life of tires is closely related to the use method, storage and other conditions. Therefore, the car mainly pays close attention to its own tires. Once the tires are found to be aging, accidental damage and serious wear, they should Replace in time.

5. "Injured" tires are no longer used

Tire punctures are inevitable in daily driving. Tire punctures are generally caused by front leaks that can be repaired, and can be used normally after repairing, but if the leaks in the tire sidewall or the angle between the tire sidewall and the tire tread cannot be repaired, even if repaired, do not reuse.