With the outside temperature rising and drivers traveling
farther distances, with heavily loaded vehicles, blowouts are bound to happen. How
can you prevent it from happening to you? Typically, a blowout occurs as the
result of wear, a factory defect, overloading, or most often, underinflation. The
service department at Melloy Dodge is experienced in handling any type of
vehicle repair, including replacing tires that have failed. Here’s our advice
on how to avoid a blowout:
Don’t drive with underinflated tires. Without proper air pressure, your tires are working harder than necessary. Underinflated tires put
more strain on the side-wall, generating heat, and ultimately malfunction. Read
your vehicle’s owner’s manual, or check the inside of your driver’s side
doorjamb for the proper air pressure your tires require. Check your tire
pressure regularly and do not over or underinflate – stick with your
automaker’s recommended psi.
Don’t overload your vehicle. Summer vacation season is
approaching and more drivers will be traveling with their families. You may
have suitcases, camping gear, and other items to take with you as you drive to
your destination, but be careful to over-pack. Consult your owner’s manual to
see what your vehicle’s Gross Vehicular Weight Rating is and be sure not to
exceed it.
Drive carefully. Slamming into a pothole, curb or debris in
the road is never a good idea, but it’s especially harmful to your tires. Sometimes
hitting a pothole or other road hazard will cut through the rubber and cause a
blowout immediately, other times, the damage won’t show up until later. Either
way, it’s important to drive safely at all times.
Taking good care of your tires and driving carefully go a
long way in preventing tire failure. This summer, drive safely and avoid tire
failure. If your tires do fail, see our guide on how to replace a flat, and
visit the Melloy Dodge service center for any needed repairs and maintenance.
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