The dreaded Tire explosion
On a recent trip I lost an inside rear dual tire to a blow out. I felt something funny (probably a bulge or bubble) when I was about 3 miles from the night's campground. Tire pressure and temp ...
Forum Discussion
valhalla360 wrote:johnwalkerpa1 wrote:
Are there replacements for the wheel well (preferably something more substantial than the cheap plastic that was there)? Or is fabricating something myself the best option?
I'm sure you could fabricate something but a 20-30lb chunk of rubber hitting the wheel well while doing 65mph and it's going to have to be 1/2 inch steel plate and even then it's likely to be dented by the impact.
Yes, I was sort of thinking that as well. I may just replace it as is...assuming I can get the part...I guess the odds are in my favor considering this was my first tire issue of any kind in 7 years...
