{"id":108209,"date":"2024-06-08T04:52:51","date_gmt":"2024-06-08T11:52:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=108209"},"modified":"2024-11-11T21:44:47","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T05:44:47","slug":"what-to-do-when-metal-is-showing-in-your-tire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-to-do-when-metal-is-showing-in-your-tire\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Do When Metal Is Showing In Your Tire"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column108209_36345e-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column108209_36345e-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column108209_36345e-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column108209_36345e-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column108209_36345e-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column108209_36345e-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column108209_36345e-a7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column108209_36345e-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column108209_36345e-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column108209_36345e-a7 inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-1aa7fa  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-c5463e\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading108209_8d35f3-f9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading108209_8d35f3-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading108209_8d35f3-f9\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading108209_8d35f3-f9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading108209_8d35f3-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading108209_8d35f3-f9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading108209_8d35f3-f9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading108209_8d35f3-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading108209_8d35f3-f9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading108209_8d35f3-f9 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading108209_8d35f3-f9\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When a tire starts to show its wire bead, it&rsquo;s either been damaged or driven past its expected lifespan. In either case, it&rsquo;s unsafe to drive your tire any further because it can fail anytime.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A tire&rsquo;s steel belt can be exposed because of natural wear and tear or because of suspension issues, such as worn-out tie rod ends, ball joints, or wheel bearings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When a tire&rsquo;s metal bead or cords are exposed, they can&rsquo;t be repaired anymore. You must get a new tire. That said, you should also resolve your vehicle&rsquo;s wheel alignment or suspension issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;ve noticed that the metal in your vehicle&rsquo;s tires are showing, then you should be concerned. Should you continue to drive your vehicle? Is your vehicle still safe to drive? Can you fix this issue? We&rsquo;ll answer these frequently asked questions in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are Tires With Visible Steel Belts Safe?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No. When a tire has worn to the point that its belts become visible, the tire has either been damaged or driven past its expected lifespan. How long can you drive with cords on tires showing? As much as possible, you shouldn&rsquo;t continue driving. It&rsquo;s unsafe to drive your tire any further because it can fail anytime<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/tire-with-metal-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"tire showing metal part\" class=\"wp-image-110525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/tire-with-metal-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/tire-with-metal-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/tire-with-metal-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/tire-with-metal-150x267.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/tire-with-metal.jpg 844w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Extremely worn tire showing metal | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Driving on a tire with an exposed belt risks having a blowout because the tire&rsquo;s structure could be weakened. This means that your tire has a greater risk of&nbsp;getting punctured or hydroplaning when traversing wet roads. Less tire tread also means that your tires will accumulate heat faster. During the summer, the heat can weaken tires to the point of failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your tire&rsquo;s metal belt is exposed because of excessive wear, then there&rsquo;s a high likelihood that it also won&rsquo;t meet the minimum <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-are-tire-wear-bars-plus-faqs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"tread depth\">tread depth<\/a> in many states. In other words, it&rsquo;s illegal to drive with a worn-out tire. Drivers can face fines if they&rsquo;re caught operating a vehicle with unsafe tires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They can also be held liable for physical injuries or damaged property if their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/the-dangers-of-bald-tires-causes-signs-and-effects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"bald tires\">bald tires<\/a> cause an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Does This Happen?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two possible reasons why a tire&rsquo;s metal belt is exposed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Natural Wear and Tear<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As everyone knows, tires slowly shed their rubber surface as they constantly make contact with the abrasive asphalt and concrete roads. The rubber is either incorporated onto roads as telltale black marks or as rubber dust. Throughout its lifespan, a tire will shed several pounds of its weight. This is just how tires naturally wear out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the tire&rsquo;s tread becomes thinner, the surface will eventually reach the metal belt under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-check-tire-tread-and-tire-pressure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"tire&rsquo;s tread\">tire&rsquo;s tread<\/a>. This metal belt is composed of steel cords that make the tire&rsquo;s tread stiff. You can think of them as the tire&rsquo;s bones. Without them, the tire won&rsquo;t be able to hold its cylindrical shape. There are around 1,400 cords in a tire. The metal belt also protects the tire&rsquo;s carcass, which is the thin texture fiber that&rsquo;s bonded with rubber located under the belt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/car-tire-accident-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"old tire causing car accident\" class=\"wp-image-110526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/car-tire-accident-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/car-tire-accident-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/car-tire-accident-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/car-tire-accident-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/car-tire-accident.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tires that are more than six years old need to be replaced. At any rate, the manufacturer&rsquo;s warranty expires and old tires can fail suddenly as in this photo. Notice that the tires on this 88 Chevy Blazer have good tread, yet one of them came apart and caused the vehicle to roll over. Fortunately the driver was wearing his seat belt and wasn&rsquo;t injured. | Image Source: Richard MCCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Tires that are more than six years old need to be replaced. At any rate, the manufacturer&rsquo;s warranty expires and old tires can fail suddenly.<\/p>\n<cite>&ndash;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/richardmccuistian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician\">Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Excessive Wear Caused By Suspension Issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your tires are bald on one edge where the steel belt is exposed, then your vehicle likely has bad toe alignment. Toe alignment is the direction where the tire is pointed. A tire with bad toe alignment can mean your tires might not be properly facing forward. Bad camber can also expose your tire&rsquo;s steel belt. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-is-negative-camber-wheel-alignment-angles-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Camber\">Camber<\/a> is the tire&rsquo;s inward or outward angle when viewed from the vehicle&rsquo;s front.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several issues can cause bad toe alignment or bad camber. These issues include worn-out tie rod ends, ball joints, or wheel bearings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overinflation or Underinflation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Running your tires when they&rsquo;re overinflated or underinflated can cause uneven wear. If run frequently in these states, the steel cords can eventually be exposed. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/overinflated-tires-effects-risks-maintenance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Overinflated tires\">Overinflated tires<\/a> typically cause the middle of the tire&rsquo;s tread to bulge, which will cause the center of the tire to wear out faster than the edges. On the other hand, underinflated tires will cause the tire&rsquo;s edges to wear out faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can the Tire Be Fixed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No. When a tire&rsquo;s metal cords are exposed, the tire can&rsquo;t be repaired anymore. You must get a new tire. In addition, you should also resolve your vehicle&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/a-short-course-on-wheel-alignment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"wheel alignment\">wheel alignment<\/a> or suspension issues. Installing a new tire when your vehicle has existing issues can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/why-do-new-car-tires-wear-out-so-fast-other-tire-faqs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"damage your new tire\">damage your new tire<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get New Tires Fast and Hassle-Free<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/simpletire-mobile-interface-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"simpletire mobile interface\" class=\"wp-image-122081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/simpletire-mobile-interface-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/simpletire-mobile-interface-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/simpletire-mobile-interface-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/simpletire-mobile-interface-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/simpletire-mobile-interface-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/simpletire-mobile-interface-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/simpletire-mobile-interface-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/simpletire-mobile-interface.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Find tires that perfectly fit your vehicle at SimpleTire on CarParts.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy the ultimate convenience when it comes to your tire shopping experience at CarParts.com with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/simpletire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"SimpleTire\">SimpleTire<\/a>. Not only can you find tires that fit your vehicle and requirements, but you can also schedule their installation in a local shop or at your home by an expert team of mobile installers. On top of that, you can do all this with a few taps on your phone&rsquo;s screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone can use SimpleTire&rsquo;s intuitive search function. Click the locator on their home page and enter your zip code. After setting your location, SimpleTire will find the nearest verified local shops to ensure fast delivery and give you the best pricing available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SimpleTire lets you shop for tires by vehicle model or the size, brand, or type of tire you want. The more, the merrier&mdash;purchase four or more tires to get roadside assistance all day. And to set your mind at ease even further, SimpleTire provides tire replacement coverage for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what are you waiting for? Make <a href=\"https:\/\/carparts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CarParts.com\">CarParts.com<\/a> and SimpleTire your first and only stop for competitively priced tires and reliable installation services at your preferred location. Visit us now and get great discounts with our sales promo for even more savings!<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>If you&rsquo;ve noticed that the metal in your vehicle&rsquo;s tires are showing, then you should be concerned. 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