05/28/2026
🚗 HAPPY WEDNESDAY, May 27th! 🎉
HOT PAVEMENT = TIRE BLOWOUT RISK 🔥🛞⚠️ As late-May temperatures climb, hot asphalt heats tires beyond the air temperature, and underinflated tires flex more, building dangerous heat that can cause sudden blowouts—especially at highway speeds.
Why it's risky
- For every 5°C increase in temperature, tire pressure rises by about 1 PSI, which can lead to overinflation and reduced traction.
- Underinflated tires combined with summer heat and highway speeds create excessive heat buildup that leads to tire failure.
- Hot pavement surface temperatures are higher than air temperature, adding friction heat directly to tire rubber and accelerating wear.
Simple, high-impact habits- Check tire pressure monthly when tires are cold (before driving or after sitting 3+ hours), using a quality gauge and your vehicle's recommended PSI found on the driver's door frame.
- Before long trips, inspect all tires (including the spare) for bubbles, cracks, uneven wear, cuts, or bulges—signs they're vulnerable to blowout.
- Don't overload your vehicle; excess weight + heat + speed = blowout recipe.
- If a tire blows: grip the wheel firmly, ease off the gas (don't brake hard), and steer straight until you can pull safely off the road.
