What should you do when your tires are badly damaged or worn?

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When tires are badly damaged or worn, your ability to steer, brake, and stay in control is seriously compromised. Replace them as soon as possible because worn tread and damaged walls can’t grip the road well, especially in wet conditions, and the tire could fail suddenly. This isn’t something you fix by changing speed or by checking air pressure alone; those steps don’t restore grip or prevent a blowout. Continuing to drive on bad tires is dangerous and can lead to a loss of control, even if you’re just heading to a service station.