What causes the sidewall of a tire to blowout?
Technically, it’s the sudden failure of a tire due to wear, defect, or most commonly, under inflation. Most tire blowouts are caused by under inflation. Tire under inflation causes the side of a tire to flex more which generates heat. It’s the heat that leads to the blowout.
What causes a tire to explode?
When the tire gets excessively hot, the rubber begins to degrade, which if driven on long enough, leads to a rupture in the sidewall of the tire, or tread separation. The result is an immediate and rapid loss of air pressure, often accompanied by a loud bang as the tire explodes.
What happens when the sidewall of a tire blows out?
The damage may be immediate, making the tire go flat or explode, or it may be long-lasting. The latter will expand and eventually deflate the tire fully, causing a tire sidewall blowout. What some of the damage can mean: If you see a bulge on the tire’s sidewall, check the inner side.
Is it safe to drive with a damaged sidewall tire?
A sidewall tire damage is not safe to drive around with. The sidewalls of the tires are much more sensitive than the tread area. In many cases, the damage is damaging the whole structure of the tire, and it can cause it to blow at any moment. This does also depend a little bit on how big the scratch or damage is.
Can You glue together a sidewall tire damage?
The only time you can glue together a sidewall tire damage if it is a super shallow scratch that is not reaching the threads. However, if the scratch or damage is this shallow, there is no point in gluing it either, so I would say that you should never repair a sidewall tire damage.
What to do if you have a bubble in the sidewall?
An authorized distributor of the tire can inspect the tire for possible damage that would be covered under the manufacturer’s warranty. You can also call the tire manufacturer directly or contact us for assistance with your Tire Rack order. Our Recommended Installers are also able to assist with the evaluation of a tire.