Intense summers accompanied by soaring temperatures is a climatic norm in Dubai.
The most overlooked factor on a vehicle are tyres and vehicle owners must care for their tyres a little more during this time of the year.
Why Do Tyres Burst in Summer
The blistering summer heat takes a toll on tyres, wearing them excessively and earlier than they should, thus making them more vulnerable to bursting. Some of the common effects that high temperature has on tyres are as follows:
- Maintain the correct inflation pressure
- Underinflation – excessive flexing and deformation of side wall leading to tremendous amount of heat built up inside the tyre.
- The effect of ambient temperature and the heat built up inside the tyre.
- Dry Rot – Due to excessively high temperatures, the oil in the tyre’s rubber starts to evaporate, resulting in sidewall cracking, also known as Dry Rot. This makes the tyre dry, thereby becoming susceptive to cracking and, at times, dangerous tyre bursts.
Best Tyres to Get for Summer in Dubai
Here is the recommended list of the best tyre brands in Dubai.
For a complete list of best tyres for summer visit here.
How to Avoid a Tyre Blowout?
Optimum Tyre Pressure in Summer
It’s one of the most obvious yet often ignored guidelines that a driver must abide by for safe driving conditions, especially in the summers. A recommended tyre pressure level, defined by the vehicle manufacturer, is the one to look out for and follow.
Clean and Care
Clean your tyres regularly and coat them with a wax-based protectant, enabling them to withstand the summer heat. Cleaning and waxing will prevent them from drying out and wearing out sooner than they should. This can quickly be done at home with a tyre cleaning spray and brush.
Replace worn tyres
Ensure worn out and aged tyres are replaced prior to the onset of summer.
Wheel Balancing and Alignment
Get your tyres balanced and aligned professionally, especially when you’re planning to go for a long drive. Also, getting them rotated regularly will lead to even wearing, thus decreasing the chances of a blowout.
Let the tyres cool down
Ensure checking and topping up the air pressure when the tyres are cool / cold (undriven at least for 10 minutes)
Nitrogen Filling and its Benefits
- The primary difference between compressed air and Nitrogen is in the size of its molecules. Nitrogen molecules are larger and slower, so the chances of it seeping out of the tyre are relatively less than air.
- Nitrogen is a very stable and inert gas not reacting much with tyre components such as rubber, steel and carbon.
- Nitrogen is a cool gas and helps in maintaining lower heat built-up inside tyres while running.
Saeedi Pro: The Best Tyre Shop in Dubai
When it comes to services such as tyre replacement, tyre change, nitrogen filling, wheel alignment, wheel balancing and more, Saeedi Pro offers the best choice of tyre brands and allied services in Dubai. We offer a wide range of tyres for cars, SUVs, Light trucks, trucks and other commercial vehicles from top-notch brands across the world. Get in touch with us to know more.
