RV Blows Tire Causing Roll-Over Video
No one was killed by this, only minor injury, check your tire for age and air.. https://youtu.be/9LkLeljt4t0 :o
Forum Discussion
I posted this early last month when I experienced a LF blowout. BTW, I had previously watched the Michelin video and logged it into my memory banks. It worked for me.
"In my case, as soon as the tire popped there was a tug to the left, I floored it and was able to continue in my lane without actually crossing into the left lane. Once I was comfortable with how I was tracking I let off the gas and made my way to the breakdown lane. I am convinced full throttle is the answer for maintaining control and it is used just long enough to regain complete control of the coach."
What I didn't say in my post (on IRV2) was that I countered the pull to the left with steering input in the opposite direction, not a wild turn of the wheel, but enough of an input to maintain straight-ahead travel. For the record, this blowout occurred @ 63 mph, the speed I typically cruise at.
Cloud D offered a great explanation of the physics & mechanicals involved in the theory but when this happened to me, none of that info would've helped. Instant and correct reaction saved my bacon.
"In my case, as soon as the tire popped there was a tug to the left, I floored it and was able to continue in my lane without actually crossing into the left lane. Once I was comfortable with how I was tracking I let off the gas and made my way to the breakdown lane. I am convinced full throttle is the answer for maintaining control and it is used just long enough to regain complete control of the coach."
What I didn't say in my post (on IRV2) was that I countered the pull to the left with steering input in the opposite direction, not a wild turn of the wheel, but enough of an input to maintain straight-ahead travel. For the record, this blowout occurred @ 63 mph, the speed I typically cruise at.
Cloud D offered a great explanation of the physics & mechanicals involved in the theory but when this happened to me, none of that info would've helped. Instant and correct reaction saved my bacon.
