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Every time you get on the road, you count on your tires to get you where you’re going safely. Sometimes tires become damaged throughout the course of their lives and can rupture during your journey. By knowing what the warning signs of a damaged tire are, you can increase your chances of having the tire fixed or replaced before you get a flat tire. Tire tread separation is one of these issues to watch for.

What Is Tire Tread Separation?

Tire tread separation is one of those things that is exactly what it sounds like. When the tread of your tires (the outer part of the tire with grooves in it that uses grip to keep you on the road) starts to come off of the body (also called the casing) of your tire, that’s tire separation. During the manufacturing process, the tire casing and the treads are attached using a strong bonding process. But a variety of problems can occur causing these components to separate from each other.

Why Does Tire Tread Separation Occur?

Tire treads can separate from the casing for a number of reasons. These include improper flat repair, manufacturing errors, improper driving behavior like hitting potholes, or overuse. Tires are only made to last for a certain mileage, and if you’ve been driving on tires past their manufacturer’s recommended mileage, tread separation can be a natural consequence. Be sure to pay attention to tire life when you’re purchasing tires, and make sure you replace them before going over that mileage.

Warning Signs That Your Tires Are Separating

Tire separation is usually easy to notice while you’re driving. If your car starts to vibrate when you hit a certain speed, tire tread separation could be the cause. Other issues could also cause this, like balance or alignment.

What to Do If Your Tire Tread Is Separating

If your car has developed a tendency to vibrate at certain speeds, bring it to Staley’s Tire & Automotive. We’ll check your tire for signs of visual wear and we’ll be able to tell if the issue is separation, balance, alignment, or something else. Once a tire’s tread starts separating from the body, the tire will need to be replaced. Tire tread separation greatly increases the risk of a tire blowout on the road, putting you and others in danger.

Give us a call at (406) 294-8473 or stop by to have your tires inspected if you’re concerned about tire tread separation today. Our Frontage Road location's address is 9300 S Frontage Rd, Billings, MT 59101.