Tyre Blow out

[B1 ECC]

Just had this happen to me today, strange reaction at first, I assume when it deflated (Rear), the front of the car went very light and unstable, back down to 70 mph it felt ok, then as I accelerated past some HGV's the tyre disintegrated. The tyre people, identified the problem,
the valve had worn through were it passes through the rim creating a small leak which I assume became exaggerated at speed! Bolt in valves from here on !!!

[Chewy]

Hope there was no damage on disintegration. What speed were you doing on the Track when it blew, just before you slowed down to 70 mph after the HGV's.
Was the rim damaged? Have you had it fixed already?




>> Edited by Chewy on Tuesday 1st February 19:20

[Paul.B]

Hope your OK Ian?

Paul.B

[ultimapeter]

Hope there`s no damage Ian,are you lads going to Brinsop on thurs.

[steve_D]

Been there, done that, twice.

Steve

[B1 ECC]

No rim damage? and no body work, although when i looked in the mirrors and saw all the blue smoke I thought it had trashed everything ! I've ordered the new rear tyres, should have them by the weekend. I'll bring the wheel and tyre to Brinsop on Thursday.

Glynn : I accelerated sufficiently to circumnavigate the hazard !

[Chewy]

"I accelerated sufficiently to circumnavigate the hazard !" - Good driving and quick thinking saves the day.
That will not be possible if the debate that the “Tonight with Trevor McDonald” program is looking at becomes reality – Speed Limiters!
See you chaps Thursday

[B1 ECC]

Steve, Do you use bolt-in Valves?

[steve_D]

B1 ECC said:

Steve, Do you use bolt-in Valves?

Yes. Didn't know you could use standard rubber ones.

Steve

[B1 ECC]

Oh Yes, Mine came pre-assembled straight of the spec sheet!