How To Handle A Tire Blowout

Driving your RV down the road is an exciting time for you and your family as you anticipate the new places your adventure will take you. Until, POP! A blown tire can cause a lot of panic and frantic feelings, especially if you’ve never felt the jolt of a tire blowing or the feeling of losing control of such a large vehicle. There are a few things to do when you realize your tire has just blown: 

• Stay calm and maintain control of the vehicle
• Safely pull over to inspect the damage
• Repair the blown tire, if possible

Tire blowouts can happen for a variety of reasons, but no matter the reason for the blowout, it’s important to have foreknowledge of what to do in the event of this kind of emergency and have a plan for how to get back on the road.

Stay Calm And Maintain Control Of The Vehicle

When you feel or hear an RV tire pop, it’s normal to panic about what’s going to happen next. Your body might go into a fight, flight, or freeze response, but more than anything it is important to try your best to stay calm and keep control of your RV. Resist the urge to slam on the brakes or make any sudden movements as that could cause you to lose control of the RV. Instead, gently take your foot off the accelerator, keeping only a small amount of pressure on the pedal to provide just enough control over the vehicle. Once the RV slows down, use the steering wheel to guide it to a safe place on the side of the road, such as a shoulder or a rest area.

If you’re in heavy traffic, you should put on your hazard lights so vehicles around you know that you’re having an issue and hopefully move out of your way.

Repair A Blown Out Tire

If you have a spare ready and aired up to the appropriate level and you feel confident changing the tire on your own, go right ahead! But if you’re questioning whether you want to have a go at making the swap on your own, it’s time to find an RV repair shop that can get your RV in and out as quickly as possible. Either way, it’s a good idea to get your RV inspected by professionals just to have peace of mind that there isn’t any damage to the rest of the vehicle. A tire blowout might seem like a simple problem, but if you had to drive on the flat tire, damage might have occurred without you realizing.

Hopefully, if the blowout takes place in an area with cellular service, you can quickly find a repair shop with 24/7 services that can help get you back on the road. A blown out tire can be a relatively simple fix or it might be an issue to leave to the professionals. The time and cost to repair or replace a tire could be fairly minimal, or it could add up quickly, depending on the severity of the damage.

RV Tire Blowout Repair Near You

We hope you don’t experience the shock of a tire blowing out any time soon, but if you do, calling Elite RV at 682-802-9619 is the most convenient and helpful way to go. At Elite RV, we pride ourselves on incredible turnaround times, the highest quality of service and 100% customer satisfaction. Next time you’re in the north Texas area and you need a hand with a blown tire, we’ll be ready to take care of you!