Tire blowouts are typically caused by anything that allows air to escape and prevents the tire from supporting the weight of a vehicle. This can be the result of impact damage, a massive cut, or an unnoticed small puncture that allows the tire to slowly lose air over time until it fails.
While tires have become so reliable that “blowouts” are an uncommon occurrence today, their lack of frequency only makes them more surprising and potentially more dangerous when they do occur. What a driver does following a blowout can be the difference between a simple inconvenience or ending up in the ditch.
