Help! There’s a Ball in My Tire!

“There’s a Ball in My Tire!”

We’re back for the next part of “Guess the Image”!

The image we posted was that of a tire with a “ball” or “bubble” on its sidewall. So when you exclaim “There’s a ball in my tire!”, what exactly does it mean for your car? Well, first and foremost, you’ve got a problem on your hands.

What is it?

The ball, or bubble, often occurs when you drive anywhere with a flat, even if it’s a short distance. The sidewall will move into, or slip under, the edge of the wheel, creating a notable amount of wear . This can happen if you hit bumps or potholes, since the force of hitting some type of hard edge can pinch the tire against the rim, thus inducing this type of damage. Normally, these bubbles will show up where the rubber of your tire has been worn into a pretty thin state. This is a problem because any attempt to drive your car with this type of damage could lead to a blowout while you’re on the road, which is something you should avoid at all costs.

How to prevent it

How can you avoid a ball in your tire from occurring? Well, you really can’t. We know that the answer is kind of a bummer, but hitting potholes or bumping against curbs is something bound to happen whenever you’re driving. You can take some precautions by remaining hyper aware of your surroundings. While there isn’t really any type of home remedy that can be applied should a ball appear on your tire, the best option anyone could really offer is to get it replaced as soon as possible. Our services department can help get your tires back in tip-top shape again, so the next time “There’s a ball in my tire!” enters your vocabulary, you won’t need to panic. Just call us to set up an appointment, and we’ll take care of the rest.

Thanks for catching up with us, and be sure to stay tuned for more car tips and tricks from your friends at Ed Payne Motors.

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