What is the definition of a tire failure?

Tire failure is an event that occurs when a tire is unable to adequately support a vehicle on the road. Generally, tire failure is caused by a lack of sufficient air pressure, a manufacturing defect, or a puncture of the tire by a foreign object. In North Carolina, a tire failure is defined as an event where a tire or other equipment that is part of the tire assembly (such as a tube) fails to perform its designed function, leading to loss of traction or weakened load capacity. Additionally, tire failure includes any condition or condition of a tire that is likely to cause a blow-out or other dangerous occurrence such as, but not limited to, tread separation, bead failure, tire bulge, or any other defect or defect of a tire, significant wear or damage to the tire, or a puncture of the tire caused by a foreign object. If a tire failure is caused by a defect in the tire or tire assembly, the manufacturer is liable for the cost of repairing or replacing the tire. In North Carolina, courts may also award punitive damages for tire failure caused by a manufacturing defect.

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