Tire Age Contributes To Defect Accidents

Tire mounting and demounting requires specific knowledge and tools. Only trained professionals should mount and demount tires. The Rubber Manufacturers Association has established guidelines for safe demounting and mounting which are available in manuals and wall charts often displayed in professional garages where these services are provided. Tire technicians are trained to safely demount, mount... Read More

What is Considered Aging in Tires?  What Are the Signs? Many people think that if they get a frequent oil change and watch their check-engine light, they are doing a good job maintaining their vehicle. As a result, many believe they are safe driving their car and have little chance of being in a Florida... Read More

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, tire failure causes approximately 11,000 accidents per year, some of which lead to serious injuries or fatalities. But how do consumers know when a tire is at risk of failure and requires replacement? Some experts argue that there are flaws in the tire identification, registration and recall... Read More

While a car may have a variety of features that contribute to its controllability, handling and ultimate safety while driving, if a car’s tires are defective, the vehicle is inherently unsafe. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that tire failures cause approximately 11,000 crashes per year. Defective tires — and ultimately tire... Read More

Tire Defects and Tire Recalls Defective tires are a major concern of consumer safety advocates and industry watchdogs, who point to their involvement in numerous traffic accidents and fatalities. A defective tire can suddenly come apart at the treads or blow out, sending the vehicle spinning out of control. In recent years, high-profile defective tire... Read More

Many accidents that occur in Florida annually are linked to tire failures or tire blowouts. Tire failures are often the result of inadequate tire pressure, tire tread separation or other factors. However, in some cases, tire failures and tire-related accidents are caused by road conditions like those listed below. Potholes  You may try your best... Read More

Tread separation is one of the most likely causes of a tire failure that leads to an accident. Tread separation occurs when the tread of the tire separates from the casing or body of the tire. When a tread separation occurs, a dangerous outcome is possible. A tread separation can cause you to lose control... Read More

Tire tread separation occurs when the belts on the tire tear. Some common causes of tire tread separation include: Manufacturer and tire design defects Over-inflation/under-inflation of the tire Excessive wear and tear Damage to the tire Improper repair of a flat tire Unsafe and substandard tires What Happens When the Tire Tread Separates? When a... Read More

Among the kinds of defects that can cause tires to be recalled are sidewall blisters, tread cracks and problems concerning tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS). Sidewall blisters were the reason for the recall of the brand of tire known as Bluestar LQ size 8-14.5 for low platform trailers. The tires were made by China Manufacturers... Read More

Kumho Tire U.S.A., Inc. (Kumho) and Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (Cooper Tire) have both recently issued recalls for defective tires. Kumho tires have been recalled recently for tire tread separation, and Cooper Tire recalled tires for a similar problem: tire belt separation. Both are tire defects that can lead to serious car accidents. Kumho... Read More

Defective tires are a problem for anyone, but they may pose extra danger to Florida drivers. The constant heat and humidity in Florida can affect the air pressure in the tires; this inconsistent or unexpected change in air pressure combined with a faulty tire can lead to serious accidents. There are several things all Florida... Read More

People in Florida constantly cross paths with alligators, and we are not just referring to animals. In fact, road alligators are often in the middle of the roadway and on the side of the highway. So, what are we talking about? A rubber on the road is known as a “road alligator” because of its... Read More