Wow Buzz - glad you made it to a stop and handled things well....and everyone was all right. Great shot of the fam.
Surprising to me in some ways to hear it happening to a 19.5, but of course it can happen to any tire.
The only time I ever had a blowout was on an older van but it was on such choppy frozen snow/hard-pack in the UP of Michigan....that I didn't even notice it at first. Was going relatively slowly because of the conditions so no huge danger. But going 65 on the highway would s*ck. Makes me glad to have the two extra tires out back.
As far as the airline goes, it might be worth putting in a T-valve right close to the bag, with an alternate inlet valve. That way if you lose the line somewhere you MIGHT be able to bypass the portion of line that is damaged. I have that setup, primarily because if I lose an airline, I really can't even drive my truck (and could have a VERY hard time getting it down to a full-stop.) I have an emergency plan somewhat figured out that would involve a giant block of wood between the axle and the frame to 'limp' somewhere to get it fixed....but I sure hope I don't ever have to do that. I plan on buying a spare bag for the kit in case I lose a bag. But wow, a blowout at speed ripping my air line out would be a catastrophe. At least the bag is way at the back and not next to the tire.
broncobran68 wrote:
Next time put the E rated tire on the front and you won't have to limp. Although, you'd still want to buy a new tire as soon as possible.
Depending on circumstances, I'd rather limp down the highway than have to change TWO tires on the side of the highway. I'd at least put it on and then get to somewhere safer to work on it.
Man, good job Buzz, glad you're all safe and sound.
