Despite the advances in safety standards/technology, tire blowouts can still happen. They are a rarer occurrence now, but when they do happen, drivers are less prepared to handle them properly. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, tire blowouts and flats result in nearly 11,000 collisions and 200 fatalities each year. How to Prevent a Tire Blowout The best way to deal with a tire blowout is to not have to deal with one. [ Continue reading ]