I need to check and see if the scrape marks are still on the highway where my lugs sheared and the tire rocketed off @ 65 mph. It happened over a year ago but I could still see the groove 4 months ago. G-body steel cuts right through asphalt.
Narrowly Escaped DISASTER!!!
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I need to check and see if the scrape marks are still on the highway where my lugs sheared and the tire rocketed off @ 65 mph. It happened over a year ago but I could still see the groove 4 months ago. G-body steel cuts right through asphalt.
I went out to the yard in search of tires. I found 2, Michelin 205/65/15's that look pretty good. I went ahead and put them on.
Here's one of the tires that came off of the rear.
No wonder I hydroplaned. I'm gonna have to procrastinate less on important things like tires.
Here's the "new" ones.
Here's one of the tires that came off of the rear.
No wonder I hydroplaned. I'm gonna have to procrastinate less on important things like tires.
Here's the "new" ones.
Wow Chris- bald tires and rain- you KNOW if could have been a LOT worse. Looks like your instincts kicked in and you handled it well. Hey, if I worked where you do- I'd be in fresh rubber all the time! hint-hint.
Hey Mark, you know you're right. The whole thing is really my fault. I should have changed tires a long time ago.
You'd think with all the cars at work I'd have good tires all the time.... Problem is, I run 15" tires. The only vehicles that have wide but not too tall 15" tires are usually older cars like ours. The boss doesn't buy very many of them. I usually have to get tires from Camry's or some early 2000's Buicks. People don't usually put 245's on their front wheel drive car. I get stuck with 205's or 215's if I'm lucky. Lol. Every now and then an S10 will have a set that will fit. I wish I could find some cheap 16" or 17" wheels that I liked. I could find tires then.
I run Pontiac Rally2 wheels and I use 205, 215, and 225-15's all the time. I find the 225-75's fit my Firebird well but are a tad too tall for my wagon but the 215-70-15's are a perfect fit. I got a set of Tiger Paws on sale last year from Sears and the price was right. Gotta love Surprise Points!
Opie,
That sucks about the car., but I agree, it could've been a lot worse. I'm sure you'll have the body back in shape in no time. Good tire thread can make the difference. However, a rainy oil slicked road can be treacherous.
I'm glad you're alright and didn't get hurt. It sounds like you handled it like a trooper.
That sucks about the car., but I agree, it could've been a lot worse. I'm sure you'll have the body back in shape in no time. Good tire thread can make the difference. However, a rainy oil slicked road can be treacherous.
I'm glad you're alright and didn't get hurt. It sounds like you handled it like a trooper.
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Glad to c u r ok Opie K. I am sure ur rear was sucking the seat as u maneuvered for ur welfare & ur car's welfare! I am in Louisiana if u recall me will be glad to look around 4u if needed.
Glad to c u r ok Opie K. I am sure ur rear was sucking the seat as u maneuvered for ur welfare & ur car's welfare! I am in Louisiana if u recall me will be glad to look around 4u if needed. We have a GM u pull it here in Shreveport & again glad my friend u r in one piece!
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