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What causes a semi tire to blow out?
Often, the blowout will occur simply because the driver didn’t properly inflate their truck’s tires or they failed to change a tire that’s overworn. In both of these scenarios, a blowout can stem from tread separation, which causes the tire to rapidly lose air pressure and explode.
What happens when a semi tire blows up?
Tire blowouts are both serious and sudden. A tire explosion can cause an 18-wheeler driver to lose control and collide with nearby cars, resulting in pile-ups, damage, injury and even death. Additionally, the shreds of debris left behind can cause cars to slam on their brakes or lose control of their steering.
What happens when a front tire blows out compared to a rear tire blow out?
Rear-tire blowouts are usually more disruptive and dangerous than front-tire blowouts, as drivers have no control over the rear end of the vehicle. When a rear tire blows out it can throw the car can fishtail. If this happens, there will be very little the driver can do to bring it back under control.
Why do 18 wheeler tires shred?
Low Tire Pressure Due to the long distances that truckers often travel, it is important to frequently check the tire pressure, especially before a long trip. Air pressure will lower over time and failing to refill or repair a tire that leaks can result in the tire bursting when traveling at high speeds.
Can tires just blow out?
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.
How dangerous are semi-truck tire blowouts?
This is alarming, as semi-truck tire blowouts are an extremely dangerous occurrence. In fact, a tire blowout could potentially lead to a deadly accident. The U.S. Department of Transportation released a study earlier this year that analyzed statistical data on large truck crashes between 2001 and 2010.
What is the worst tire to have on a truck?
Either one of the front tires is by far the worst. These are the steering tires and if one of them blows out it can cause the driver to lose control of the truck, with disastrous consequences. This is why the govt requires that new tires only be mounted here – no recaps.
What should you do when you see a semi-truck with bad tires?
You should always keep your eyes open for trucks that look to be having problems. If you see a semi-truck, and the tires look to be worn out, deflated, overly stressed or damaged in any other way, please avoid that truck. At Fisher & Talwar, our semi-truck accident attorneys have extensive experience handling tire blowout crash cases.
What is the most dangerous part of a semi truck to lose?
As with most vehicles, the front tire is the most dangerous to lose. Semi trucks have only one tire on each side at the front position. You lose that tire, you lose a good portion of your steering. It can get really exciting for the driver.
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