If the tires on your car bursts or blows out while you are driving whose to blame?

Question

If the tires on your car bursts or blows out while you are driving whose to blame?

Answer 1

Who's to blame?

Tires wear out - just like shoes do.

If the tires are new, they should be covered by a warranty and in that case, they go back to the dealer for replacement.

But tires wear out. It's part of the normal wear and tear on a car. Good drivers check the tread on their tires when the check the air pressure in the tires. So if the tires are old and you get a blowout, then perhaps it's your fault for not replacing them sooner.

Sometimes there are accidents - for example, I recently got a flat caused by a sharp rock in a  parking lot that was covered in gravel. Sometimes you run over something on the road - something that you can't avoid without swerving into another car. These sorts of things are acts of fate and they aren't really anyone's fault.

Answer 2

That really depends.

If the tires are very old, you are because you didn't replace them.

If the tires aren't too old, the tire manufacturer because they sold you bad product

If you hit something, you for hitting it or whoever left it there (in the case of things like nails or spikes).

Answer 3

Most often...........  you!

Most tire failure is caused by improper inflation and damage.    Too many people do not keep their tires inflated to the proper pressure,   and damage the tire by driving on it low.   Changes in the weather,  leaks,  and hitting objects can cause low pressure and damage.     Tire pressure should be checked regularly,   at least every other week.    Use a gauge,  add air if needed.   Keep all tires at recommended pressure,  about 30 lbs for most.  Ask your tire dealer if you are not sure,  or check your vehicle owner's manual.

Some are advocating using nitrogen in tires,  claiming it prevents air seepage.   It may,  the nitrogen molecules are larger than most other in normal air,  but you pay a lot more and still need to check your tires.   Also, you can't just pull in somewhere and add air if needed.

Answer 4

lets see now. it could be the tire mfg., it could be the dealer, it could be the highway dept., it could be the person that put air in, it could be your Dad for not checking them, or it could be you for not taking care of them..........

Answer 5

The truth is you would most likely would be at fault...........

85 percent of people that drive do not maintain their tires and when asked about their tires they will say "its got air and its not flat so its okay"..

Answer 6

I agree with everyone else but to prove someone else is at fault besides you is hard.  Never heard of anyone getting anyone else to cover cost but the owner on this.  Not to say it hasnt happened but I have never heard of it.