Busted radial cord

A busted or broken radial cord can cause a warping of a tire's shape. This will cause variations in driving such as pulling to one side or a wobbly sound.

Table of Contents

• 1. Causes
  • 1.1 Worn Tire
  • 1.2 Impact or Friction Damage

Causes

Worn Tire

A tire can wear under normal usage. Various parts of the tire can wear at different rates. Wear on the tire tread can cause abnormal strain on radial cords. The resulting pressure can cause them to break or wear.

Impact or Friction Damage

An impact from a pothole or friction caused by drastic braking can cause strain that will weaken or damage a radial cord.