Experience of long-time drivers using cars shows that cars operating in harsh climatic conditions will quickly degrade and reduce their lifespan, especially the tires. Currently, the North is entering the peak hot season, with rising temperatures, tire care and maintenance must be paid more attention.
Below are small things that don’t take much effort, time or money but help you prevent the risk of tire explosion in hot weather.
1. Check your tires before departure
In the summer, road surface temperatures increase. Tires are the parts that have the most contact with the road surface, so they are easily corroded and show signs of aging and deterioration. If there are signs of cracks, rubber cracks, wear, etc., you should replace the tire with a new one to ensure safety and prevent problems on long trips.
When operating in hot weather conditions, you should not drive the vehicle too fast, especially when cornering to reduce the risk of tire explosion during travel.
2. Take care of your tires periodically
Good, durable tires will help your vehicle operate more durably, resiliently, strongly and safely in hot weather. Therefore, tire maintenance is very important and should be done periodically.
You need to clean your wheels periodically (every 2 months), not only to increase aesthetics, but also to minimize corrosion, degradation and quickly overcome other safety risks. If your tires are constantly covered in dirt, it will cause the wheels to peel and the rims to become weaker and more susceptible to oxidation.
New tires should be replaced after traveling about 40,000 – 50,000km or after 5 – 6 years of use. Tire replacement time can be shortened if you often drive on terrain and in harsh weather. Rotate tires regularly to avoid excessive wear. If you often travel on the highway, you need to pay attention to tire balance to help the vehicle roll better when operating at high speeds.
3. Maintain standard tire pressure
Manufacturers often publicize the technical specifications and standard pressures on tires. You should comply with that. If the pressure is too high, the inflated tire will easily wear out when in contact with the road surface, and the risk of tire explosion is very high.
On the contrary, if the tire is too under-inflated, it will increase the pressure on the operating machine, and at the same time increase the friction on the contact surface, the tire wall will heat up faster when running at high speed, potentially dangerous. loss of safety.
4. Do not overload
Overloading is something you should not do regardless of the situation. If the vehicle is overloaded in hot weather conditions, more pressure will accumulate on the tires. In addition, when the vehicle is running at high speed and has to take a turn, it will cause the tire to bend more forcefully, increasing the risk of the tire exploding.
Therefore, you should remove unnecessary items from the car. Do not carry goods that are overweight to avoid administrative fines when participating in traffic according to the provisions of law.
5. Choose a place to rest mid-journey
Driving long distances in hot weather conditions requires a break schedule so that the engine does not operate at excess capacity. According to advice from experts, drivers need to let their vehicles rest for 10-20 minutes after each 70-100km journey. In hot weather conditions and the road surface heats up, resting midway is important.
Resting when running long distances when the outdoor temperature is at its peak will protect the tires and engine and help the driver have stable health to drive. If a tire blows out, you need to stay calm to handle the situation, avoiding unnecessary mistakes that can make the problem more serious.
6. Have a spare tire ready
There is no reason for you to remove the spare tire from the list you need to carry. Before going on the journey, you should check and make sure your spare tire is still working well and is fully inflated and the pressure is up to standard.
Besides, you need to practice how to install and disassemble tires proficiently to be able to handle the phenomenon of tire explosion or flat tire in the middle of the road.