Tire Care in Hot Weather
Wednesday, June 6th, 2007It’s always important to check you tire pressure, but especially so during hot weather. The combination of low tire pressures and hot roads can potentially lead to tire blowouts, according to experts.
“As the tire pressure drops, the rubber actually bends more, and as it bends more, all of the steel inside the tire is breaking more and builds up more heat, so you have a very much greater likelihood of a blowout,” said Don Lindsey, spokesman for AAA.
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The AAA (American Automobile Association) recommends checking tire pressures at least once per month, and especially before long journeys.