blowout
#1
blowout
Hit something on the freeway coming home this morning from work and the drivers front tire blew out. Had no problems stopping the HCH actually stayed straight and didn't veer. The only problem is NOBODY in Houston has OEM tires. I wanted OEM as the Bridgstones for me have been very good. Went directly to the dealer and they checked all the other dealers and nobody had them. Went to Discount Tires and they said it might take a few days. Soooo I went to Tire Rack and they had them in stock but I did call them to see if it would ship today. They couldn't guarantee it but he said as early as it is it should ship today and be here tomorrow.kevin
#2
Re: blowout
Originally Posted by texashchman
Hit something on the freeway coming home this morning from work and the drivers front tire blew out. Had no problems stopping the HCH actually stayed straight and didn't veer. The only problem is NOBODY in Houston has OEM tires. I wanted OEM as the Bridgstones for me have been very good. Went directly to the dealer and they checked all the other dealers and nobody had them. Went to Discount Tires and they said it might take a few days. Soooo I went to Tire Rack and they had them in stock but I did call them to see if it would ship today. They couldn't guarantee it but he said as early as it is it should ship today and be here tomorrow.kevin
Nice to hear you are OK after the tire mishap.
Can you comment on the hi speed performance of your spare? I'm considering getting a full size spare due to the possibility of it happening to me. My commute is quite lengthy so driving with "the flow" of traffic (in the carpool lane) is pretty important. Actually, getting home safe is more important.
Time to check my spare's pressure.
BR,
Mike G.
#4
Good advice...
Originally Posted by AZCivic
Just as an FYI if you haven't done so already, you should never use a compact spare as a front tire. Rotate the rear tire to the front and put the spare in a back wheel position.
#5
Re: blowout
Originally Posted by e30driver
Hello,
Nice to hear you are OK after the tire mishap.
Can you comment on the hi speed performance of your spare? I'm considering getting a full size spare due to the possibility of it happening to me. My commute is quite lengthy so driving with "the flow" of traffic (in the carpool lane) is pretty important. Actually, getting home safe is more important.
Time to check my spare's pressure.
BR,
Mike G.
Nice to hear you are OK after the tire mishap.
Can you comment on the hi speed performance of your spare? I'm considering getting a full size spare due to the possibility of it happening to me. My commute is quite lengthy so driving with "the flow" of traffic (in the carpool lane) is pretty important. Actually, getting home safe is more important.
Time to check my spare's pressure.
BR,
Mike G.
#6
Re: Good advice...
Originally Posted by molex
That's good advice, I'd never have thought of that! Thanks.
#7
Re: blowout
Originally Posted by AZCivic
Just as an FYI if you haven't done so already, you should never use a compact spare as a front tire. Rotate the rear tire to the front and put the spare in a back wheel position.
#8
Re: blowout
Originally Posted by Adam_HybridCivic
Just for your info, when I got a flat on my '06 I was considering a full size sapre as well, however a full size will not fit in the the spare wheel well inside the trunk. I didn't want a full size taking up the room in the trunk so I left the spare (doughnut) in the car instead. Hope this helps.
I appreciate your info Adam. I was going to take the opportunity to learn how to use my jack and figure out if the spare would fit in the trunk. Is the diameter too large to fit or is the height laying flat the part that takes up too much room?? I was thinking about ditching the styrofoam(sp?) and placing the tools wrapping in some padding.
TIA,
Mike G.
#9
Re: blowout
Originally Posted by e30driver
Hello,
I appreciate your info Adam. I was going to take the opportunity to learn how to use my jack and figure out if the spare would fit in the trunk. Is the diameter too large to fit or is the height laying flat the part that takes up too much room?? I was thinking about ditching the styrofoam(sp?) and placing the tools wrapping in some padding.
TIA,
Mike G.
I appreciate your info Adam. I was going to take the opportunity to learn how to use my jack and figure out if the spare would fit in the trunk. Is the diameter too large to fit or is the height laying flat the part that takes up too much room?? I was thinking about ditching the styrofoam(sp?) and placing the tools wrapping in some padding.
TIA,
Mike G.