According to the WeatherSpark website, the hot season in Oman lasts 2.8 months, from April 29 to July 23, with daily high temperatures averaging more than 96°F & June is the hottest month in Muscat, with average highs of 100°F and lows of 88°F.
And this weather does not just make you sweat. It also affects your tires.
How?
Let’s find out!
Summer Heat and Car Tires
Your car’s weight is supported by the air in your tires, which is typically maintained at a temperature of around 32 pounds per square inch (PSI).
The general rule is that, even when not being driven, tire pressure will rise by 0.1 bar for every 10°C change in the surrounding temperature. While this may not seem like much, keep in mind that the tire pressure in passenger car tires is just 30-35 PSI. A few more air pressure bars can have a significant impact on a tire’s performance and even cause it to pop. Even if that doesn’t happen, having too much air in the tires can hinder stopping and hasten wear and tear.
Factors Affecting Car Tires
Friction: While you’re driving, friction is created as your tires scuff up against the pavement. Your tires become hot as a result of this heat (and in summer, even hotter).
Hot Molecules: Compressed air is present in significant amounts in the tire’s body. All matter is composed of atoms and molecules, even air-filled tires. Heat causes molecules to vibrate more vigorously, which causes them to expand.
Rubber: The rubber used in tires is specially designed to be very resistant to low heat buildup, abrasion, and cracking. But there is a tipping point for everything. Take a rubber balloon as an illustration. It can only withstand a certain volume of air before bursting. A tire operates in the same way.
