Tire blew, car flipped
#1
Tire blew, car flipped
Hi.
I was wondering if there has been any other instances like this with the stock tC tires.
I was on my way back to college the other day. I was doing 70ish on the highway when my rear passenger tire blew out and caused me to spin out of control onto the grassy area where i then flipped onto my driver's side and then finally landed upright. Luckily no one was injured.
Again, I was just curious if this has happened to anyone before...if it could have been an issue with the stock tires or something since I've read so much about the tires being crappy and all.
Also, I have 17k miles on the car.
I was wondering if there has been any other instances like this with the stock tC tires.
I was on my way back to college the other day. I was doing 70ish on the highway when my rear passenger tire blew out and caused me to spin out of control onto the grassy area where i then flipped onto my driver's side and then finally landed upright. Luckily no one was injured.
Again, I was just curious if this has happened to anyone before...if it could have been an issue with the stock tires or something since I've read so much about the tires being crappy and all.
Also, I have 17k miles on the car.
#2
i think, to tell you the truth, the any low profile tires have a chance of blwing like that.. i think it is so because it is harder to make lower profiles hold as well as regular profile tires.. something like that... i know cooper had problems with their lp tires..
#8
It's possible it was a defect in the tire. Our stock tires suck for performance, but as far as safety goes I haven't heard of any problems with them. Assuming you've been taking perfect care of your tires, I would say it's just a manufacturing defect. It happens on all tires, even the best. If you haven't been taking care of the tires...I bet you will now. Good that everyone's okay. What does the car look like?
#12
I'm glad to hear that everyone is OK. It could have been a lot worse if you were driving on the freeway at higher speed. Again, I don't think it has anything to do with our stock wheels. This could happen to any car.
#14
I've never heard of potenzas doin that.
However, a tire came off a big rig in front of me on the highway when I was doing 80-90, and I "swerved" to avoid it and did a 360 on a 3 lane highway... so much for performance.
I say "swerved" cuz I changed lanes and wasn't altogether to quick about it. I really wanna get rid of those tires...
However, a tire came off a big rig in front of me on the highway when I was doing 80-90, and I "swerved" to avoid it and did a 360 on a 3 lane highway... so much for performance.
I say "swerved" cuz I changed lanes and wasn't altogether to quick about it. I really wanna get rid of those tires...
#17
yeah im really close to getting rid of my potenzas. I have about 12k miles on them and they are terrible in the rain, snow, etc. Ive even almost spun out on barely damp roads on very normal curves. I know they arent perfect tires being stock, but im just definately ready for some new more reliable ones.
#19
great to hear you/your car is good
check this site out for tires/reviews
www.tirerack.com
or use the search button and you probably can find some topics about tires.
i had the potenza's for about 18k miles and switched to bfgoodrich kdw, which are great, but expensive.. could have bought rims/decent tires but i feel safe, thats all that matters :D
check this site out for tires/reviews
www.tirerack.com
or use the search button and you probably can find some topics about tires.
i had the potenza's for about 18k miles and switched to bfgoodrich kdw, which are great, but expensive.. could have bought rims/decent tires but i feel safe, thats all that matters :D
#20
Originally Posted by Kiwibox
Thanks for the replies guys.
My car is being repaired right now but I'd like to know what tires are good that you guys recommend I get after my car is fixed.
My car is being repaired right now but I'd like to know what tires are good that you guys recommend I get after my car is fixed.