During the summer, flat OTR tyre accidents happen more often as a result of high temperatures as any moving part will gradually begin to build up heat. Make sure you use OTR tyres with the right quality to meet your vehicles speed and load.
These are the main factors resulting in tyre problems:
1、Tyre pressure is too high or low.
2、Tyres have been used for too long
3、The rubber surface is aging and cracking
4、Abrasion of the tread is reaching its limit
5、The wheel rim is deformed or damaged
7. If the tread of your tyre is damaged replace it as soon as possible.
Prevention
Check your tyre pressures before driving to prevent breakdowns. After a long period of running, the heat generated by friction can’t be distributed as well. When heat is not distributed properly, the pressure inside the tyre increases. Uneven heat distribution and abrasion increases the chance of a tyre explosion.
When you have been driving for a long time in high temperatures, place vehicles in the shade to allow the vehicle and tyres it to cool down naturally. If you are driving at high speeds for an hour or more, slow down to allow heat dissipation from the tyres.
Take care when pulling over to avoid running the tyre along the roadside. When the sidewall is damaged it can lead to more serious problems such as broken steel wires and steel ring buckles. Avoid using the emergency brakes on acceleration. Do this frequently and you risk tyres deforming increasing the chance of a tyre burst.
Carry loads within manufactures limitations. Every tyre has its maximum load, and it is set according to the manufacture’s regulations or ask an expert.
