Bizarre RR Velar tyre issue

Bizarre RR Velar tyre issue

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Torquey

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229 months

Sunday 31st March
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Can anyone explain this head scratcher.

This is for a friend but he's had 2 blow outs, one on each rear tyre, on his new (3yr old) Velar. Both at high speed on a motorway (not sure if the suspension adjusts at high speed).
Both times there is a rumbling sound for an hour or more at over 50mph. Obviously he stopped during this time and inspected it thoroughly but could see anything strange. No warning light on the dash at this time.

Then all of a sudden, bang, it goes and the tyre warning light appears.

I can't see anything rubbing in the arch. I can't see normal springs (guess these don't have them?).

Take a look at the pictures and see if you can come up with any ideas please.

Torquey

Original Poster:

1,897 posts

229 months

Sunday 31st March
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Torquey

Original Poster:

1,897 posts

229 months

Sunday 31st March
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Torquey

Original Poster:

1,897 posts

229 months

Sunday 31st March
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Thanks. Yes, I'd agree impact but... the bald patch is strange, then the wires to to side of it, and the fact the same has happened to 2 tires on different occasions.

It's under warrenty but I know JLR will just say it's coincidence.

Torquey

Original Poster:

1,897 posts

229 months

Sunday 31st March
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Different rims, but both rear.

Rims don't look oval and no noticeable damage to them at all.