Tires are essential for cars, and a tire blowout at high speeds is a very dangerous situation. In summer, the temperature is very high, and the road surface temperature is also very high, which puts a lot of pressure on the tires. The chance of a tire blowout in summer is much greater than in other seasons, because we must take good care of our car tires in summer.
1. Check the tire pressure
In hot weather in summer, when the speed reaches 100~120, the temperature of the tread will reach 80℃, or even exceed 100℃, and the internal pressure It will increase. If the tire pressure is too high, a tire blowout accident will easily occur. Therefore, we need to appropriately lower the tire pressure. When the tire pressure is too low, we should inflate it in time and check whether the tire is leaking. Nowadays, many cars have the tire pressure monitoring function. I think it is very convenient and worry-free. Remember to pay attention to it from time to time. If not, you can consider installing one, which is not expensive.
2. Do not expose it to the sun for a long time
If a car tire is exposed to the sun for a long time, the temperature inside the tire will increase, making the tire tread more likely to age and burst. The probability will also increase accordingly.
When the outdoor temperature is high, park the car in a cool place and wait until the temperature of the car body naturally decreases. Cool the tires by pouring cold water on them. If possible, the tires can be filled with nitrogen. Because nitrogen is an inert gas, the tires are less likely to explode due to heat.
3. What should you do if you get a flat tire?
Prevent a tire blowout if you can, but if it does happen, we must learn to deal with it and try to ensure our own personal safety. When encountering a flat tire, do not slam on the brakes. We should stay calm, hold the steering wheel with both hands, brake lightly, try to keep the car as stable as possible, and then slowly pull over and park. After parking, we can call for rescue, or we can use the spare tire to replace the punctured tire, and then drive to the repair shop.