Tire Failures Resulting to SUV Rollover Accidents

Tire Failures and SUVs Rollover Accidents

Tire failure is known as one of the leading causes of rollover accidents especially when it involves Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs). When a tire unexpectedly blows out, explodes, or loses tire tread, the driver’s capability of controlling the vehicle will be extremely reduced.

Vehicles other than SUVs are also prone to rollover accidents especially when tire failure happens while they are speeding. If the tread and belt were detached from a tire’s body, the driver usually hears a deafening thumping sound after which the vehicle becomes hard to control. Different events that follow tire failures happen unexpectedly and rapidly. Because of this, even good drivers find it hard to avoid accidents when their tires suddenly fail to work properly.

The combination of SUVs and tire failures can lead to rollover accidents. This may be seen numerous reported accidents concerning Ford vehicles and Firestone tires.

Most rollover incidents happen when vehicles run off the road and are tripped by soft soil, ditch, curb, or other objects. This will then cause them to rollover.

Important Function of Tires

Sometimes, drivers fail to realize the connection between vehicle safety and tire maintenance. Maintaining the good condition of tires is essential because these will be the vehicle’s only contact to the road surface.

Here are the four primary uses of tires:

• Take in road shocks- The vehicle’s suspension system and tires work as shock absorbents. This lessen the effects of rough roads that will be felt the vehicle’s occupants.
• Maintain and change travel direction- Tires also turn when the steering wheel is turned, thus shifting travel direction.
• Support the vehicle’s weight- The built up pressure and the air in tires support the vehicle’s weight. They also support the weight of all vehicle occupants.
• Transmit breaking and traction forces- The tires’ roughness can provide traction while the vehicle is moving, and braking when the vehicle is going to stop.

Tire Failures Caused by Manufacturing Defects

Manufacturing defects that can contribute to belt or tread separation are not considered unusual. In the manufacturing process, contaminants may accumulate on the components’ surfaces, including the steel belts. Right chemical reactions will not happen in the vulcanization if a tire has a contamination area on its belt surface when it was manufactured. Because of this, there may be problems concerning the tire adhesion.

Poor adhesion can also result from using expired or old adhesives, inappropriate temperature, and dirty manufacturing facilities.

Tires tread and belt separation can also be caused by the metal fire components’ failure of sticking to the rubber.

Victims in SUV rollover accidents caused by tire failure can seek the aid of personal injury lawyers. These professionals will help in determining whether the incident happened due to the tire manufacturer’s negligence.