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....
Forum Discussion
1. type tire - Michelin XZA2
2. age (years) of tire - 1 1/2 years
3. where located (front, rear outside, etc.) Front Passenger Side
4. cause if known - A metal Tire Wheel in the road
5. how did you change or get the tire changed. If with a roadside service company...were you satisfied with response and service? - Coachnet Road Service. Instead of towing the MH the tire service put emergency tire on to get to their facility (10 miles). Very satisfied with Coachnet.
6. did the blow out cause you to lose control or an accident - No
7. did the coach sustain damage? - No
9. Any other information you think might be 'educational' or of some benefit to a newbie. Northbound on Canada Rte 17 in Ontario 10 miles south of White River. 2 lanes north, 1 lane south. Car was passing us in fast lane when we spotted wheel (with a tire on it) in our lane. Could not move over without driving passing car off the road. Told wife to hang on and I drifted just slightly left to avoid full impact with wheel. Hit the wheel slightly to left of center and it flew off into the verge. Michelin blew immediately, but MH stayed straight (I was gripping wheel rather tightly). I did not brake until very slowed down.
Lessons learned: 1. helpful to have a spare in the "outback" (Canada, Alaska Highway) - we did not. Had to wait 3 days for suitable size.
2. Be very aware of surroundings (passing cars, lane issues etc.) so you can make any quick decisions on where to point the rig.
3. Check your roadside/hazard coverage. We actually had hazard coverage for the blown tire from the recent MH purchase, but in the confusion did not call them until after the fact (reimbursement refused). An expensive $600 lesson.
Hank
2005 Mandalay DP
2012 Honda CRV
2. age (years) of tire - 1 1/2 years
3. where located (front, rear outside, etc.) Front Passenger Side
4. cause if known - A metal Tire Wheel in the road
5. how did you change or get the tire changed. If with a roadside service company...were you satisfied with response and service? - Coachnet Road Service. Instead of towing the MH the tire service put emergency tire on to get to their facility (10 miles). Very satisfied with Coachnet.
6. did the blow out cause you to lose control or an accident - No
7. did the coach sustain damage? - No
9. Any other information you think might be 'educational' or of some benefit to a newbie. Northbound on Canada Rte 17 in Ontario 10 miles south of White River. 2 lanes north, 1 lane south. Car was passing us in fast lane when we spotted wheel (with a tire on it) in our lane. Could not move over without driving passing car off the road. Told wife to hang on and I drifted just slightly left to avoid full impact with wheel. Hit the wheel slightly to left of center and it flew off into the verge. Michelin blew immediately, but MH stayed straight (I was gripping wheel rather tightly). I did not brake until very slowed down.
Lessons learned: 1. helpful to have a spare in the "outback" (Canada, Alaska Highway) - we did not. Had to wait 3 days for suitable size.
2. Be very aware of surroundings (passing cars, lane issues etc.) so you can make any quick decisions on where to point the rig.
3. Check your roadside/hazard coverage. We actually had hazard coverage for the blown tire from the recent MH purchase, but in the confusion did not call them until after the fact (reimbursement refused). An expensive $600 lesson.
Hank
2005 Mandalay DP
2012 Honda CRV
