Possible for a tire to explode during inflation?

[jack01]

Hi all.

I always have this fear when inflating my tires, thought I should ask car experts if my fear is warranted or not.

Basically whenever I'm inflating a tire, I'm apprehensive and imagine and fear the tire exploding in my face.

Is this scenario even possible? I did a bit of searching and people say a tire may explode while driving if it's over or under inflated, but my concern is exploding WHILE inflating the tire.

My tires says a max 44 psi and I always inflate much less, around 32-35 (32 according to door panel), but I still fear a tire exploding.

Appreciate any feedback about this, thanks.

[autosrev]

it is possible, i was it happen to a co-worker and it was funny as hell. but for a tire to pop it have to be old and dried rotted.

[inafogg]

Originally Posted by jack01

Hi all.

I always have this fear when inflating my tires, thought I should ask car experts if my fear is warranted or not.

Basically whenever I'm inflating a tire, I'm apprehensive and imagine and fear the tire exploding in my face.

Is this scenario even possible? I did a bit of searching and people say a tire may explode while driving if it's over or under inflated, but my concern is exploding WHILE inflating the tire.

My tires says a max 44 psi and I always inflate much less, around 32-35 (32 according to door panel), but I still fear a tire exploding.

Appreciate any feedback about this, thanks.

unless there is a defect with the tire (slipped/broken belt)it wont
blow up in your face.unless you inflate it too much ie.60 70 psi

[jon@af]

Originally Posted by inafogg

unless there is a defect with the tire (slipped/broken belt)it wont
blow up in your face.unless you inflate it too much ie.60 70 psi

This.

You'd have to be trying pretty hard to get the tire to explode if it isn't defective. If you're intent on being sure what PSI is the max for performance, call a dealer or tire shop and ask, they should be able to tell you for free. Then you can just pick up a pressure gauge for a buck or two and know for sure how much you have put in.

[UnspoiledWalnut]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnJRhi9mPP4

It CAN happen, but you would have to try pretty hard. I think usually it'll just break somewhere and blow out, not necessarily explode. You'd have to over inflate it by quite a bit.

[oldblu65]

Some of the " fix - a -flat " in a can products can be explosive and dangerous .Any time it is used , you should tell the tire technician before he starts dismounting the tire to repair or replace the tire . I have a friend ( that happened to be present at a service garage ) when a tech started to dismount a flat tire which the owner had used the before-mentioned product and didn't tell anyone . The tire exploded damaging the garage and injuring some of the customers ( none seriously ) ! So be careful !