Tires With Wide Furrows Along The Circumference In The Area Of The Bead

Fig 1: Identifying Wide Furrows Along Circumference Of Tire Bead

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Wide furrows along the circumference in the area of the bead -arrows- indicate that the tire was driven with insufficient air pressure.

Driving a vehicle with insufficient tire pressure or ignoring or not recognizing tire damage can have serious consequences.

The tire can no longer withstand the forces developing during travel.

The function of the tire is limited by the defects mentioned above. The rubber compounds separate from one another, resulting in partial separation of tire components up to complete destruction.