A tyre blow out is scary, and although it is easier said than done the main thing is to try to stay calm.
If your front tyre has blown you will feel a violent jerking motion and your steering wheel will be pulling toward the side of the burst tyre.
If your rear wheel has burst then your car will feel as though it is fishtailing, or it may feel like it is sliding as if it is on a slippery surface.
1)If either of these things happen you should stay calm and avoid making sudden movements on the steering wheel.
2) Do not press the brakes as this can cause your car to lose balance.
3) Slowly ease off the accelerator but avoid doing this too quickly.
4) If you have successfully gained control of the car let it gradually lose speed. Do not try to break until the speed is below 25mph.
5) Guide your car to a safe space and call a breakdown recovery company to come and assist you.
All Towed Up breakdown recovery vehicle will be able to get you back onto the road safely, or tow you to the nearest garage. We hope you don’t have to deal with this experience, but if you find yourself with a blown tyre, we can offer you breakdown recovery to get you up and running again.
