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Do we have to do a wheel alignment after the burst?

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Probably. Tires pop with a lot of force, plus any distance traveled immediately after it blew probably put a hurting on your whole steering knuckle.

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How can the life of a tire be extended, and what material should be used in manufacturing to prevent under-inflation?

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If the tire is already at the end of its tread life, there is nothing that can be done. If you're looking for ways to reduce the wear on still-good tires, the main thing is keeping them well aligned. There is no unique material that prevents under-inflation. Your tire has room in it for x pounds of air pressure no matter how it's constructed. Run-flat tires do have thicker sidewalls that make the tire sag less if it is under-inflated (or losing air).

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What happens with an automatic when a tire bursts?

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Same thing as a standard. Your car forces you to regain control as it tries to veer to the side where the tire went. The moment of the blowout is the most dangerous because your car could easily swerve sharply and hit something. The trick is, the moment you feel it burst, you quickly jam on the gas (DO NOT TOUCH THE BRAKES), so you have more forward momentum. That way, the car is less likely to jerk itself off course. Once the initial loss of control is avoided, get off the gas (and stay off the brakes), hit your hazards and coast to a safe stop.

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If the vehicle runs once in a month, but tire base is wet for hours daily, is there any chance of tire burst?

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Are you saying that you run the vehicle only once per month, and, on a daily basis, your tires are wet at the bottom? Then yes, I believe this can cause "dry rot", which can cause a sudden burst while driving. Consider moving the vehicle to a spot where the tires will not be sitting in water for hours every day.

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