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rvrev2
Explorer
Dec 19, 2015

One killed, another injured due to tire explosion

I just read that at least one man was killed at a Sear's Auto Center in Salem, NH, when a large tire exploded while being aired up. Very sad. I know that some of us run with large tires that operate...
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fj12ryder
Explorer III
Dec 20, 2015
"Seriously" was in reference to the fact that I'm going to find a clip-on air hose, attach it, and then move back 5 feet or more to add air to my tires. I've never seen anyone do that, I've never seen any accidents/incidents caused by not doing it, and I'm not going to start doing it. Makes me wonder if all yawl pack yourselves in bubble wrap before venturing outside.

I suppose it could happen, but it falls well within my risk envelope.

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