Can a tire explode from Over-inflation?
DW took her car into the body shop this morning...again...rear ended in the rain while stopped at a light...drivers in this town are terrible, but I digress.... So she gets a min-van rental from on...
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To actually burst a tire from pressure alone, would take tremendous pressure. Stunt drivers that balance a car on 2 wheels routinely pump 100+ psi into P-rated tires.
I've read about tests on commercial (110psi) tires, and it took well over 500 psi before busting. However, you're likely to experience rim damage before that.
I'd be more worried about uneven treadwear, and lack of traction than tire burst. Most tire failures occur due to heat - either by an overloaded Explorer running 15 psi, or a Corvette doing sustained 180 mph on old tires.
I've read about tests on commercial (110psi) tires, and it took well over 500 psi before busting. However, you're likely to experience rim damage before that.
I'd be more worried about uneven treadwear, and lack of traction than tire burst. Most tire failures occur due to heat - either by an overloaded Explorer running 15 psi, or a Corvette doing sustained 180 mph on old tires.
