Blowout on Goodyear G670
July 8, 2017 I was traveling to Dallas to Rangers game on I-20 in '08 American Eagle motorhome. I had just got on I-20 from Toll 49 when left front steering tire blew out. I had just passed a truck a...
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Blaster Man wrote:Mr.Mark wrote:
Outlaw, just curious, did you mash on the accelerator pedal when the tire blew?
It is a hard instinct to follow but it has been said over and over to press on the accelerator to gain control then ease off once you can manage the coach.
You are talking about a video put out by Michelin. I have looked at it a number of times on various forums. It makes no more sense now than when I first saw it. It says your first action with a front tire blows out, is to step on the accelerator, I totally disagree. I've had two blow outs, the most recent was a RF tire in May 2015. The last thing I wanted was more speed or more forward thrust. There was a pretty rough vibration in the steering wheel as well as a pull to the right. I slowed (did not brake), maintained control and got off the road. The Michelin video sounds good and looks good, however, all the scenarios are scripted with safety the primary consideration. It's like a lot of "school solutions," every aspect of the demonstration is planned. However, when doing it for real, I doubt it's merit.
Blaster Man, I'm certainly not an expert and hope that I never have a blow-out. I do find the video interesting and it does make sense to me.
As mentioned in the video, mashing the accelerator does not really build speed, it just takes the hard driving force way from the flat tire giving you more control. That seems like a good idea.
Everyone should do what they feel is the safest. If I remember in 'that' moment of panic, I'll try to hit the accelerator.
Here is a link to the video for those that have not seen it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6I7vkiHi2I8
Safe travels,
MM.
