AO_hitech
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I don’t understand why it seems that so many people have so much trouble when a tire “blows”. We have all read the dire warning that you are risking your family’s safety if this unfortunate event should occur. It is typically given as a reason to replace tires earlier rather than later.
I’ve had two tires “blow out” on me while driving. Both were the passengers front tire. One was doing about 80 mph (yes, over the speed limit) in a ’95 camero. Never left my lane. Pulled over and changed the tire. The next was in the MH, a 27’ Class C on a 1985 Ford E350, going 55 on a two lane road. The sound was so loud and with the tire tread beating the******out of the undercarriage I initially thought that the entire wheel had come off! I lifted off the gas and went for the brake! I realized before applying the brake that the wheel was still there (not tilted enough) and got back on the gas for a moment. I pulled over without incident. I also did not leave my lane.
A buddy of mine lost a tire on the freeway and ended up rolling his truck after driving off the roadway and thru a ditch. I just don’t get why anyone has such a problem. Do the panic, slam on the brakes (that’s what my buddy did), or??? Do most people not know what to do?
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Brent and Gina
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Never had a front flat. I don't know what to do other than do my best to hold 'er straight and gently pull over. Is that correct?
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xt276
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last sentence covers it as most don't know what to do.
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HappyKayakers
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Many people probably don't think about this particular emergency procedure since it happens so infrequently. There have been a number of posts in these forums that the proper initial response is to accelerate if the vehicle is leaning in 1 direction, then ease off and get off the road.
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harold1946
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I do not believe that its not konwing what to do, rather the normal reaction to hit the brakes when something goes bang.
There is no way that I am aware of, within reason, to train someone not to do so. Those that have never experienced a blowout,and have nevr driven anything larger than the family are the most likely to have bad results when it happens.
The older the tires, the higher the risk naturally, but new ones can blow.
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ch-ta
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I think people panic - and when they do they SLAM on the brakes and over-correct with the steering wheel.
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bpounds
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Two flat tires is not a lot of experience. Perhaps you've just been lucky, thus far.
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powderman426
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I believe the reason to change sooner rather than later is because of the large amount of damage a shredded tire can do. I am way more concerned about a tire going south on the trailer than I am about the truck.
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the bear II
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There have been cases where the tire blows the tread partially separates and wraps around an axle or some other suspension component and causes the vehicle to veer sharpely. If it veers too sharpely with enough momentum center of gravity takes over along with other physics stuff and everything begins to roll.
One of the problems with the Ford Escapes many years ago had to do with the tires blowing and tread wrapping around the rear axle.
Watch a professional race...you'd think those folks would know what to do. The first thing you see when a tire blows is the wheels locking up because the driver slammed on the brakes.
On separate trips, I've had two blow- front and rear at highway speeds, first thought was to hit the brakes....I didn't and was able to get to the side of the road safely.
Along this line.... do you know if you are going to hit a puddle at speed the safe way through is to wiggle the steering wheel back and forth to prevent hydroplaning.
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Terryallan
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Personally. I believe it is because people can't drive any more. they never had to. all they have ever had to do is ride, and guide. but when a front, or for that matter any tire goes. you have to go from being a interested passenger to a driver RIGHT NOW. And most people have never had to drive. So they put it in the ditch. Or lock up the tires, and let it slide. As I have said before. NEVER give up. And small wheel moves are best.
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