Be sure you’re well off the road and on a flat area in case you need to put on the spare tire. Look for a driveway, parking lot, or the breakdown lane If you’re on the highway. Turn on your hazard lights, the four-way flashers, and pull off the road safely so you can survey the damage. If you’re on the road and you notice your vehicle pulling to one side or you hear a “flopping” sound at one corner of the car, then you’ve probably got a flat tire. A lost car part, bolt, sharp rock – we’ve even seen animal bones and branches puncture tires – may cause a flat tire when you least expect it and usually when it’s most inconvenient. Still, even if you do that part correctly, there’s always the danger that you might hit something in the road that can damage your tire. Don’t forget to check and adjust the spare tire, too! The nice thing is that doing so takes just a few minutes and even the average person can do it without any special training. A tire set to 35 psi in July could easily fall below 20 psi in November, which is why it’s a good idea to check and adjust tire pressure on a weekly basis.
Tires naturally lose a couple psi per month, maybe more, and fluctuate pressure as the climate changes. Tire pressure is critical to the safety, traction, and lifespan of a tire, and varies over time and temperature.
Still, because they’re basically well-constructed balloons, they are fragile in their own special way. Mounted and balanced and placed on a vehicle with a good alignment, some tires can last up to 100,000 miles before they require replacement. Inflated properly, a single typical car tire can carry over 2,000 pounds. The typical automobile tire is a well-constructed piece of material, including steel and synthetic bands and cords, layers of rubber, and an extra-thick traction layer. Tires are your only connection to the road – a single square foot of rubber is what makes it possible to take off, take corners, and come to a safe stop.
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