The Unknown Factors that Can Cause a Blowout and Potential Loss of Control
Most truckers and trucking companies know the hidden causes of semi and tractor-trailer tire failures but often choose not to take the necessary steps to minimize the risk of a blowout. Unfortunately, commercial trucks are massive pieces of machinery that rely on every component to maximize safety. A flat tire can easily lead to sudden changes of direction, which can be extremely dangerous in congested traffic when you’re pulling upwards of 80,000 pounds.
Tire Failures a Common Contributor to Truck Accidents
According to data collected by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), tire failures account for about 1% of all large truck fatal truck accidents. Tire defects or blowouts were also found to be involved in about 6% of all truck crashes.
The Hidden Causes of 18-Wheeler Tire Failures
When tire failure isn’t caused by an external factor, such as a puncture from something on the road, the causes may be related to:
- Insufficient air pressure in the tire, which causes internal temperatures in the tire to get as hot as150 Celsius, weakening the casing
- Zipper ruptures, stemming from overheated steel-cord bodies, often leading to blowouts or explosions upon reinflation
- Mismatched tires or overloading that leads to stress across the internal layers of a tire
- Poorly aligned wheels or defective shocks that create localized wear and tear
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