Sidewall – CBU Due To Cut Or Shock

 

Condition of damage

Carcass cords are broken up at shoulder and / or sidewall

Causes

1. Bad distortion or pinching between object and wheel(tire)

2. Hard hit against the object

3. Low inflation pressure

4. Low aspect ratio tire is more likely to get CBU

Recommendations

Stop to use the damaged tire

1. Drive carefully to avoid obstacles. If the obstacles cannot be avoided, reduce the speed

2. Check tires frequently, and remove foreign materials between the duals

3. Use tires under the recommended air pressure and load

 

Examples