(Lafayette, Louisiana) - I was recently traveling on I-10 between Lafayette and Lake Charles, and I couldn't help but notice how much tire debris was on the interstate. Now I wonder if the extreme temperatures in Louisiana may be a result of this. No, tires won't "melt," but they can be impacted by extreme temperatures, and if exposed to hot temperatures for a long time at a high rate of speed, you are risking the integrity of the tires. The manufacturing company highlighted above says, "Sustained high speeds on hot pavement can push internal tire temperatures past 180°F to 200°F. To prevent your tires from being affected by extreme temperatures, you need to monitor or inspect your tires regularly this summer.