Tyres are one of the most stressed components of a car and they are normally built to last as long as possible considering the rigour they go through and their vulnerability to road hazards. Most of the factors that cause tyre damage and blow-out can be avoided by being a bit more careful when driving with regularly maintenance. Now let us examine some of those causes of tyre failure and how they can be prevented.



Excessive Driving Speed
Driving at high speed increases the temperature inside the tyres and they may get very hot during hot weather. This can lead to tread separation or a sudden blow-out while driving. Try using tyres that are speed rated if you frequently drive at high speed. Speed rated tyres dissipate heat faster and can better adapt during hot conditions than normal tyres. The speed ratings on the sidewall of the tyre are indicated by the alphabets R, S, T, U, H, V, Z, W, or Y representing 170km/h, 180km/h, 190km/h, 200km/h, 210km/h, 240km/h, 240km/h, 270km/h and 300km/h respectively.



Expired Tyres
Although tyres do not have a fixed expiry date, their lifetime is limited as rubbers get harder overtime. Using expired tyres can be fatal because they dry out with age and become weaker. When on high speed, tyre pressure increases with heat and can lead to a blow-out especially when the tyre is weak. Also, the harder the tyre gets, the less the gripping or traction it will have on the road especially on wet roads, which will increase the risk of skidding when braking suddenly. It’s advisable to replace your tyres when you start noticing cracks on the surface or sidewall as this indicates weakness due to old age. Additionally, tyres have date codes at the sidewall. Most tyres should be replaced if they are 4 years old or more even if they still look new or unused.



Factory Error
Sometimes factory defects and impairements occur in new tyres due to defaults in manufacturing process which affects the quality level of the tyres. These defects can come in different forms such as lack of uniformity across the tyre, improper balancing of tyre, foreign objects inserted in tyre during production, structural defects, etc. These defects are hard to identify on the outside but can still cause negative driving effects or tyre damage. Although not all defects are dangerous, some defects directly affect the performance and safety of your car. It’s always good to inspect new tyres for external damage of thread layers or bubbles when installing it in a rim or when it’s rolling on a tyre balancer. Other defects can be identified while driving because of imbalances and separation in tyre thread or bulging on the sidewall which may eventually lead to a blow-up if ignored.



Installation Errors
Improper mounting of tyres by technicians could result in costly damage. Mistakes such as using incorrect bead lubricant, inserting the bead wrongly thereby stretching/tearing the bead, failure to recognize the tyre pressure monitoring sensors (TPMS) and Run Flat Technology tyres or mounting tyre on wrong sized rim. Always make sure the right professionals handle your tyre changing to avoid future damages.



Bad Roads
Hitting a bump or jumping into potholes when driving on high speed can have huge impact on your tyres like causing punctures and sidewall cracks. Although bumps and potholes can be avoided, there are times these hazards are unavoidable. They eventually cause the tyres to fail even if they don’t go flat immediately especially on low profile or highly inflated tyres.



Worn-out Tyres
When tyres begin to age, they start to wear-out mostly due to mechanical issues, increasing the risk of damage. Bald tyres tend to loose traction in wet conditions and build up heat faster than normal tyres. Modern tyres are made to withstand high level heat but when they begin to wear down treads, the heat could rise up to dangerous level and increases the risk of a blow-out. Always inspect your tyres for worn down treads and replace appropriately.





Overloading
Having too much weight on the tyres can cause excessive heat build up in the tyres and may result in tyre destruction, more especially on utility cars, vans and trucks. Always check the load rating on tyres’ sidewall to be sure it matches the recommendation on your car owner’s manual before purchasing. Also try not to exceed the maximum axle load eating before purchasing a replacement axle.



Badly Inflated Tyres
This is undoubtedly the most common cause of tyre failure. When tyres are under-inflated, it causes excessive flexing on the sidewalls resulting in build up of heat at high speeds that can lead to tread separation and blow-out the tyres. Under-inflation can also cause irregular tread wear and affect your car’s driving performance and safety. Similarly, Over-inflated tyres can wear-out the tyres at the center increasing the tyres’ vulnerability to damage. When Over-inflated tyres jump into potholes or climb over a bump on high speed, the excessive pressure within can cause a bulge on the sidewall of the tyre, increasing the risk of a blow-out. Do ensure your tyres are always inflated to the recommended tyre pressure written on the driver-side door of your car to avoid costly damage.



Source: http://autoclinix.com.ng/2018/02/27/8-common-causes-of-tyre-failure/

Thanks for the info. Poor alignment can also cause the tires to wear out quickly. My BFGoodrich tires went bald in the inner edge due to too much negative camber and bad alignment.

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Honestly, been worried bout my tires for 2months now. Got to get 4news ones this month end, by Gods Grace

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Op, many vulcanizers use 'fufu' as gum when fixing tryes to rims, is this normal? Whats d alternative?

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Op, many vulcanizers use 'fufu' as gum when fixing tryes to rims, is this normal? Whats d alternative?

The only alternative is a rim/bead sealer, but it's quite expensive to get here in Nigeria except in big auto-repair companies

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Honestly, been worried bout my tires for 2months now.
Got to get 4news ones this month end, by Gods Grace

Pls when buying new tires or "tokunbo" look for certain specifications.
Tires made for Nigeria weather should have the following :-
Temperature A
Traction control A
Trade wear of 250 to 340

NB: Never buy any tire with temperature C or with WINTER or SNOW written on the tires!!

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Pls when buying new tires or "tokunbo" look for certain specifications.
Tires made for Nigeria weather should have the following :-
Temperature A
Traction control A
Trade wear of 250 to 340

NB: Never buy any tire with temperature C or with WINTER or SNOW written on the tires!!

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