What to Do in the Event of a Tire Blowout

Flat Tire in Parking Lot

A tire blowout can be a serious issue if you don’t know what to do. We’ll show you how to prevent it, what you can do if that’s not possible and where to go to find affordable financing if it’s time to replace your old clunker with something more reliable from Indy Car Financing.

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How to Prevent Tire Blowouts

The best way to deal with a tire blowout is not to avoid them. Follow these steps to keep your tires healthy and prevent tire blowout from happening:

  • Inspect Tires: Perform regular inspections on your tires to ensure they have plenty of good tread and haven’t picked up any sharp objects.
  • Check Inflation: The lettering on the side of your tire will tell you what the proper inflation is, use it to keep your tires inflated to proper levels
  • Avoid Potholes: Road hazards are murder on your tires and alignment.
  • Prevent Overload: Overloading your vehicle can put unnecessary strain on your tires.

What to Do Should You Experience a Blowout

If prevention isn’t enough, Popular Mechanics suggests these steps to keep you and your passengers safe in the event of a blowout:

  • Don’t Panic. You might be tempted to slam on the brakes or turn the wheel sharply to get off the road – don’t. Sudden movements can cause the vehicle to fishtail.
  • Keep the Wheel Straight. Hold firm to the steering wheel and keep the car moving straight. It will slow down on its own as the flat tire drags it to a stop.
  • Hit the Accelerator. Hitting the gas for just a moment after a blowout can help the vehicle stabilize at highway speeds.
  • Pull Over – Slowly: Once the vehicle has slowed on its own – a process that takes no more than a few moments – gradually pull off the road and park the vehicle in a safe space and turn on your emergency flashers.

Following these simple steps can turn a hazardous situation into nothing more than an inconvenience and keep you safe and sound.

Let Indy Car Financing Help You Avoid Tire Blowouts

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