What Are the Different Types of Tire Damage?

Tire damage is a common problem that every car owner has to face. Anything from a single puncture to a cut can cause it. A tire's tread can damage in many ways, including contact with sharp objects, such as nails, glass, or metal. Here are different types of tire damage:

Punctures

These happen when something punctures your tire directly or indirectly. Objects like nails, glass, pebbles, or thorns cause it. They also occur when there is too much pressure on the tire, which causes it to explode and break open. A puncture occurs when the rubber tube of the tire is damaged, which causes air to leak out of the tire and become flat.

Scratches

The most common cause of scratches on tires is road debris. The presence of glass or metal particles on the road surface caught in the grooves and ruts in the tread can cause tire scratches.

Tread Wear

Excessive use or poor driving conditions like rain, snow, ice, dirt, or gravel can cause tread wear. These conditions can damage the treads on tires to wear down faster than they should.

Blowouts

A car tire blowout is where one or more of your car's tires comes off, and you lose control of your vehicle. A blowout can happen due to overloading, hitting a sharp object, or driving too fast.

Scrapes

These are superficial cuts when the tire meets an obstacle on a surface, such as a curb or gravel. They are usually caused by going too fast and not taking enough care while driving on roads with curbs.

Importance of Having a Good Set of Tires on Your Vehicle

Tires protect your car from shocks, but they also provide traction so you can control your vehicle in all driving conditions and make driving easier.

Your vehicle will not function without good tires. These can result in costly repairs or even a total breakdown. Having good tires could save you hundreds of dollars in the long term.

We can help you get your vehicle back on the road quickly and efficiently. If you need new tires, we invite you to bring your vehicle to Auto DR today!

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