[Karnajj]

Been driving over 13 years and never lost a steer tire till today. Was on I-10 in downtown San Antonio riding the middle lane when it went. Needless to say it scared the sh*t out of me. Shoulder was barely wide enough to fit. Cops came and told me I had two hours for repairs b4 they would tow me. Mechanic showed up with about 15 min to spare. Had to fix it with his butt sticking out in traffic. I really thought he was going to tell me to take a hike when he first showed up but he fixed it anyway. Hope its another 13 years b4 it happens again. :roll:

[Uturn2001]

Any idea why the tire blew?

Have lost many a drive tire and trailer tire over the years, and sometimes when they let go it can really scare the crap out of you. Could not even imagine losing a steer. :shock: :shock: :shock:

I havent been out here any where near 13 years but i also have yet to lose a steer and it is a nightmare of mine, that just cant be any fun.

[Karnajj]

Originally Posted by Uturn2001

Any idea why the tire blew?

Have lost many a drive tire and trailer tire over the years, and sometimes when they let go it can really scare the crap out of you. Could not even imagine losing a steer. :shock: :shock: :shock:

Been having alignment problems for probably the last year or so. I don't get more than 70,000 miles out of a pair b4 they have to be replaced due to cupping. This tire only had about 30,000 miles on it so I doubt that was the cause. I don't recall any road debris but I might have not seen something. I heard a pop but it sounded like it came from under the bunk.

[Malaki86]

Glad you made it out ok, though. It'd be way to easy to lose control and wipe out, possibly taking others with you.

Good driving there driver!!!

[golfhobo]

This is my BIGGEST fear! Everytime I light a cig, or answer my cellphone (for a very short time) I worry about it! I usually keep two hands on the wheel even if one is just as a "reserve."

What is it like? How much control problem did you have? More DETAILS might help some of us "newer" drivers. I NEVER let my "weight" cause me to exceed the speed limit downhill for fear of this happening at JUST that moment!

[Karnajj]

Originally Posted by golfhobo

This is my BIGGEST fear! Everytime I light a cig, or answer my cellphone (for a very short time) I worry about it! I usually keep two hands on the wheel even if one is just as a "reserve."

What is it like? How much control problem did you have? More DETAILS might help some of us "newer" drivers. I NEVER let my "weight" cause me to exceed the speed limit downhill for fear of this happening at JUST that moment!

Fortunately I was going up a little hill so my speed was decreasing (I had 44000lbs on). I was also going straight as opposed to rounding a curve which was a good thing. I knew that I would be hard to control but I never realized just how hard. I have pretty good upper body strength but I could barely hold onto the wheel. Another surprise was that as I slowed down the harder it became to keep control. Once I got onto the shoulder it was hard to keep from hitting the retaining wall. Overall I think luck has a lot to do with it.

[Mr. Ford95]

Sounds like you just grab a handful of steering wheel and start wrasslin' with it and do not slap the brakes.

I'm like hobo, I keep 2 hands on the wheel at all times. I catch some guff for it by others drivers but that's just how I feel comfortable driving. I have a better balance on my steering with 2 hands than I do with 1. I tend to drift around with 1 hand.

[Karnajj]

You are right about the brakes. Every time I touched them I thought my arm was going to come off. Mostly I just let it coast and hit the brakes when I came to a stop.

[Snowman7]

I've been told if this happens dont hit the brakes if you can help it. Use the trailer brake if your truck has one. Good job Karnaj.