Tips on Tire Wear and Avoiding Blowouts

A tire's tread is important to vehicle safety.

Too much wear on your vehicle's tires can lead to blowouts. A tire's tread gives a vehicle traction to keep it from sliding during unfavorable road conditions. Here is more information to know about tire wear and avoiding blowouts.

Types

When there is extreme wear showing in the middle of your tire's tread, this usually indicates over-inflation. When only the inner or outer sections of your tires are showing heavy signs of wear, the vehicle needs to be properly aligned.

Prevention

One way to prevent a vehicle blowout is by keeping tabs on the condition of your tires. Cuts or heavy tread wear should prompt instant tire replacement. Also, the tire pressure should be checked often because improper pressure can lead to blowouts.

Significance

Accidents attributed to poor tires can be fatal. Each year, more than 10,000 people suffer injuries and about 500 people are killed because of tire failure, according to Consumer Watch.

References

• ALL DATA LLC: HOW TO READ TIRE WEAR
• Safety: Tire Blowouts on the Highway
• Consumer Watch: Tires