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March 8, 2019 / in Safety / by Ryan Mortier Driving safety:

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When a rubber tire becomes overheated, a chemical reaction in the likely to occur
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rubber called pyrolysis can occur. Pyrolysis causes the rubber to
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deteriorate. At a certain point, this deterioration can create a very
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rapid pressure increase inside the tire that can lead to a sudden and September 9,
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Other heat sources include:
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Once this chemical reaction starts, it can continue on its own even Inc.
after the heat source is removed. Pyrolysis can last seconds or hours. August 7, 2019 -
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The pressure inside the tire can increase to over 7,000 kPa (1,000 psi) Safety:
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before an explosion occurs. A tire can explode even if it’s not sealed aware of your
on the rim. During the final seconds of the reaction, there is a rapid surroundings
burst of energy that can even re-seal loose tires. July 18, 2019 -
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