How to prevent a broken tire
- January 12, 2023
- 0
The road sometimes provides totally unexpected surprises. For example, in the form of a wheel that came off a truck. At first glance, the steering wheel is not
The road sometimes provides totally unexpected surprises. For example, in the form of a wheel that came off a truck. At first glance, the steering wheel is not a car, and a collision with it is unlikely to be particularly dangerous. But in fact everything is not so clear at all. How to avoid a meeting with a round and dangerous object flying forward, the portal “AvtoVzglyad” tells.
The fact is that a wheel rolling on the road has tremendous energy, which means it can cause very serious damage to your car. At the same time, when in contact with speed bumps, the tire can bounce, which greatly increases the risk of penetrating the interior of your car, bypassing the body elements. And this is a direct threat to life and health. An encounter with this heavy and round object is therefore unacceptable in any case. What do you need to know about the physics of its motion?
First, due to the gyroscopic effect, the wheel will roll along a mostly straight path. And the higher the speed, the more stable it will behave. So its movement in space is quite predictable. This gives you the opportunity to avoid a collision even without the use of any professional skills. We determine the trajectory of the object’s movement and, taking the necessary precautions, begin the maneuver: it often turns out to be much more effective than braking.
It’s quite another when the wheel starts bouncing on bumps in the road. Here the effect of the so-called rhythmic toss can occur, increasing the amplitude of each subsequent jump. In addition, the wheel retains its speed, and therefore energy, longer during flight. And it’s already dangerous. Another problem is that your vehicle can be hit from above. In this case, passive safety systems are not nearly as effective as we would like.
And the steering wheel can also penetrate the passenger compartment through the glass of the car. And these are already serious health consequences, because then you will be the only obstacle in its path. Therefore, in the case of a “jumping wheel”, it is necessary, if possible, to deviate from its trajectory or steer the car to a point where the wheel will have a maximum height above the road. In general, the danger of loose wheels is not that they are difficult to avoid. They are just hard to see, as they are often hidden by other machines and eventually appear in front of you literally at the last minute.
And if you notice an oncoming truck or other car begin to lurch rhythmically or go off track, it’s entirely possible that it will lose a wheel. Usually it moves away from the body at an acute angle to the direction of the velocity vector. This means that the faster you start accelerating, the less likely your trajectories will intersect. Can you slow down? Purely theoretically – yes. But here a different kind of danger arises. You are not alone on the road and next to you there are other vehicles or, for example, a roadblock. And the wheel rolling in your direction is ready to bounce off it.
And then his trajectory becomes unpredictable. And it’s much harder to dodge. And in order not to lose the wheel yourself and not become a source of trouble for other road users, the AvtoVzglyad portal recommends checking from time to time whether the wheel bolts or nuts are tightened. And do not forget that you cannot use lubricants when screwing.
Photo bangladeshpost.net
The fact is that a wheel rolling on the road has tremendous energy, which means it can cause very serious damage to your car. At the same time, when in contact with speed bumps, the tire can bounce, which greatly increases the risk of penetrating the interior of your car, bypassing the body elements. And this is a direct threat to life and health. An encounter with this heavy and round object is therefore unacceptable in any case. What do you need to know about the physics of its motion?
First, due to the gyroscopic effect, the wheel will roll along a mostly straight path. And the higher the speed, the more stable it will behave. So its movement in space is quite predictable. This gives you the opportunity to avoid a collision even without the use of any professional skills. We determine the trajectory of the object’s movement and, with the necessary precautions, begin the maneuver: it often turns out to be much more effective than braking.
It’s quite another matter when the wheel starts bouncing on speed bumps. Here the effect of the so-called rhythmic toss can occur, increasing the amplitude of each subsequent jump. In addition, the wheel retains its speed, and therefore energy, longer during flight. And it’s already dangerous. Another problem is that your vehicle can be hit from above. In this case, passive safety systems are not nearly as effective as we would like.
And the steering wheel can also penetrate the passenger compartment through the glass of the car. And these are already serious health consequences, because then you will be the only obstacle in its path. Therefore, in the case of a “jumping wheel”, it is necessary, if possible, to deviate from its trajectory or steer the car to a point where the wheel will have a maximum height above the road. In general, the danger of loose wheels is not that they are difficult to avoid. They are just hard to see, as they are often hidden by other machines and eventually appear in front of you literally at the last minute.
And if you notice an oncoming truck or other car begin to lurch rhythmically or go off track, it’s entirely possible that it will lose a wheel. Usually it moves away from the body at an acute angle to the direction of the velocity vector. This means that the faster you start accelerating, the less likely your trajectories will intersect. Can you slow down? Purely theoretically – yes. But there is another danger here. You are not alone on the road and next to you there are other vehicles or, for example, a roadblock. And the wheel rolling in your direction is ready to bounce off it.
And then his trajectory becomes unpredictable. And it’s much harder to dodge. And in order not to lose the wheel yourself and not become a source of trouble for other road users, the AvtoVzglyad portal recommends checking from time to time whether the wheel bolts or nuts are tightened. And do not forget that you cannot use lubricants when screwing.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
Donald Salinas is an experienced automobile journalist and writer for Div Bracket. He brings his readers the latest news and developments from the world of automobiles, offering a unique and knowledgeable perspective on the latest trends and innovations in the automotive industry.
