Extreme heat increases air pressure in car tyres to build up and potentially burst
An air conditioned car can be a lifesaver in record breaking temperatures, but drivers have been warned tyres can burst in the heat. Blistering heat can cause the air pressure in tyres to increase even if the car isn't moving. And with just a few extra bars of air pressure in your tyres, there could be serious damage.
He continued: "When molecules heat up they begin to vibrate, which in turn causes them to expand. The hotter things get, the more the compressed air pushes against its container - your tyres. During periods of high temperature, it is worth checking for overinflation in your tyres yourself, using a tyre pressure gauge.
Although, when events like heatwaves occur, there are measures that drivers can take to prevent their tyres from overinflating or popping. Top Health Stories Today How do you cool down tyres? If your tyres are showing signs of overheating, take your vehicle to a place where it can cool down. Do not be tempted into letting a little air out of your tyres manually, as this could lead them to become underinflated, which is equally as dangerous.
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