Have you experienced a tire blow out...?
I suppose many of us have gone through the harrowing experience of a tire blow out. Have you?...tell us about it. Maybe this post will be of benefit to those new to the RV'ing world and maybe others....
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goufgators wrote:
I suppose many of us have gone through the harrowing experience of a tire blow out. Have you?...tell us about it. Maybe this post will be of benefit to those new to the RV'ing world and maybe others. Would like for responses to at least briefly cover:
1. type tire
GY 670RV, 295/80R22.5
2. age (years) of tire
Seven
3. where located (front, rear outside, etc.)
RF
4. cause if known
Road debris.
5. how did you change or get the tire changed. If with a roadside service company...were you satisfied with response and service?
Good Sam. Took five and a half hours, couldn't find a tire that size.
6. did the blow out cause you to lose control or an accident
No. Lots of vibration and a slight pull to the right.
7. did the coach sustain damage?
Minor. Rubber marks down the side and some pulled out electrical wires.
9. Any other information you think might be 'educational' or of some benefit to a newbie.
We were cruising at 60. Everything was under control, did not speed up....more speed was not necessary, and could have done more harm. Tapped the cruise off and coasted to the side of the road.
