Have you ever driven down Calgary roads and surrounding highways and seen scraps of rubber scattered about? They’re remnants of someone experiencing a tire blow out and they’re scary to witness and also experience. Tire blowouts can happen for several reasons and there are things you can do to ensure the health of your tires is up to date.
At TireForce, we are Calgary’s mobile tire experts, so we understand tires inside and out. When we come out to service your tires, we will assess the health of your tires, offer any recommendations that may be noticed by our team of mobile tire experts, and answer any questions you may have. If you need to purchase new tires in Calgary, we can help you with the process and deliver them to your location too.
When it comes to avoiding a tire blowout, here are some things to consider and monitor:
Tire Pressure- Monitoring your tire pressure and ensuring your tire pressure is optimized is key to maintaining the health of your tires and avoiding blowouts. As temperatures change, so too does air pressure, and the pressure needs for your tires is affected as a result. Manually checking your tire’s pressure regularly is a good habit to get into so you’re not solely relying on your automobile’s tire-pressure monitoring sensors to alert you. Calgary’s winter temperatures are known to dip and climb due to alternating cold snaps and chinooks, and that will affect the pressure in your tires. Colder air makes tire pressure drop, warmer temperatures increase tire pressure, so getting into a habit of checking your tire pressure a couple times per month is good to do.
Tire wear- The deeper the tread of your tire, the better they are. This is crucial for Calgary roads and winters and why TireForce highly recommends you change your tires seasonally. Worn tires cannot grasp icy roads very well, so you are at a higher risk of getting into an accident when your tires are not at their optimal health. Thinner tires also heat up faster and this is where your risk of a blowout increases when your tread is thin. Stay safe on the road and call TireForce to come out and assess the tread and health of your tires.
Road hazards- Some things you cannot avoid because you see them at the last second or didn’t see them at all. Potholes, driving over a curb, or driving over debris can affect your tires causing an immediate blowout, or cause damage that leads to a blowout later on. If you experience an obstruction in your path, it is a good idea to get your tires inspected by the tire experts at TireForce.
If you are concerned about something with your tires, reach out to us at TireForce and our mobile team of tire experts in Calgary will come your way to assess your tires and get you back on the road.
