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Re: My brush(es) with death... -
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"JoeSpareBedroom"... "WickeddollŽ" I was zooming along to work today, in my 2000 Echo, when I went to change lanes, and barely missed smacking into the rear of a Caddy...by inches, if even that. (would have been totally my fault) Further up the road, a huge cab-type truck (Dodge) nearly ran me off the road, but right about that time, I noticed my car started vibrating very violently. I figured my well-worn tires sprang a leak somewhere, but I had no idea of just how badly the tire had *exploded!* The nearest place to pull in was a used-car dealership, called "Classic Motors" which only sells domestic cars/trucks/vans. I felt really intimidated with all those Fords, Dodges, etc. surrounding my little rice-burner. LOL I never heard an explosion or popping, but then my iPod is usually blaring pretty loudly. Is it normal for a blow-out to be this severe? Somehow, I think I'd be toast if I'd made it to the highway: http://s195323775.onlinehome.us/PageImages/Tire1.jpg http://s195323775.onlinehome.us/PageImages/Tire2.jpg http://s195323775.onlinehome.us/PageImages/Tire3.jpg http://s195323775.onlinehome.us/PageImages/Tire4.jpg That tire looks like someone slashed it. I went ahead and replaced them all, since Arizona and Florida were very tough on them. My son had insisted the car was out of alignment, but it really wasn't, though it pulled the left. Doesn't do that anymore. Oh, well. Natalie What kind of tire was that? And, which of the large staff of servants was responsible for checking its pressure how often? I'm not saying that was the cause, just wondering. LOL I have no idea what kind it was. Something hubby bought a while back, so probably cheapo. I just didn't realize they were that bad. I can only make out the letters "f-o-u-r-m" - sort of. *shrug* Natalie I think hubby's trying to get rid of you. He should be inspecting your car weekly, which should include checking the tire pressure. I'm sure a lab tech can figure out an easier way to bump me off...but I'll pass on the info, thanks! :-) Natalie |
smarts in one area means smarts in another.
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I was zooming along to work today, in my 2000 Echo, when I went to change lanes, and barely missed smacking into the rear of a Caddy...by inches, if even that. (would have been totally my fault) Further up the road, a huge cab-type truck (Dodge) nearly ran me off the road, but right about that time, I noticed my car started vibrating very violently. I figured my well-worn tires sprang a leak somewhere, but I had no idea of just how badly the tire had *exploded!* The nearest place to pull in was a used-car dealership, called "Classic Motors" which only sells domestic cars/trucks/vans. I felt really intimidated with all those Fords, Dodges, etc. surrounding my little rice-burner. LOL I never heard an explosion or popping, but then my iPod is usually blaring pretty loudly. Is it normal for a blow-out to be this severe?r Somehow, I think I'd be toast if I'd made it to the highway: http://s195323775.onlinehome.us/PageImages/Tire1.jpg http://s195323775.onlinehome.us/PageImages/Tire2.jpg http://s195323775.onlinehome.us/PageImages/Tire3.jpg http://s195323775.onlinehome.us/PageImages/Tire4.jpg That tire looks like someone slashed it. I went ahead and replaced them all, since Arizona and Florida were very tough on them. My son had insisted the car was out of alignment, but it really wasn't, though it pulled the left. Doesn't do that anymore. Oh, well. Natalie |
My one (and ONLY experience with Michelin) on my 92 Rolla Wagon was a
nightmare like you had. I'm sure they were decent tires, but my
experience was crap. They seemed to attract every damned nail in the
state of Florida. At least 4 times they went flat from nails. Once
it was in the sidewall and it looked somewhat like yours. I drove for
quite awhile before I noticed.
All times I had flats, I did not notice it till I stopped!
I'm VERY glad you are OK.
Our Toys seem to take care of us.....
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Scott in Florida
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"WickeddollŽ" <snipped Seriously, the damage to the tire looks more like the result from being run flat than from a blowout. For how long? I wonder if it was flat when I left for work. (son had driven it last) At 30 or 40 MPH, the tire could get trashed like that in under a mile. At 55 MPH, the distance is probably more like a 1/4 mile. |
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Glad you're safe, keep those tires pumped up! -- Ray O Will do! Thanks! We're in NC now, but who knows where we'll go next. Natalie People complain about car-nannies like seat belt reminder chimes, headlight auto-off, and low tire pressure monitors, but personally, I kind of like having a backup ;-) -- Ray O |
does it have auto-off.
Natalie
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"WickeddollŽ" ... I was zooming along to work today, in my 2000 Echo, when I went to change lanes, and barely missed smacking into the rear of a Caddy...by inches, if even that. (would have been totally my fault) Further up the road, a huge cab-type truck (Dodge) nearly ran me off the road, but right about that time, I noticed my car started vibrating very violently. I figured my well-worn tires sprang a leak somewhere, but I had no idea of just how badly the tire had *exploded!* The nearest place to pull in was a used-car dealership, called "Classic Motors" which only sells domestic cars/trucks/vans. I felt really intimidated with all those Fords, Dodges, etc. surrounding my little rice-burner. LOL I never heard an explosion or popping, but then my iPod is usually blaring pretty loudly. Is it normal for a blow-out to be this severe? Somehow, I think I'd be toast if I'd made it to the highway: http://s195323775.onlinehome.us/PageImages/Tire1.jpg http://s195323775.onlinehome.us/PageImages/Tire2.jpg http://s195323775.onlinehome.us/PageImages/Tire3.jpg http://s195323775.onlinehome.us/PageImages/Tire4.jpg That tire looks like someone slashed it. I went ahead and replaced them all, since Arizona and Florida were very tough on them. My son had insisted the car was out of alignment, but it really wasn't, though it pulled the left. Doesn't do that anymore. Oh, well. Natalie What kind of tire was that? And, which of the large staff of servants was responsible for checking its pressure how often? I'm not saying that was the cause, just wondering. LOL I have no idea what kind it was. Something hubby bought a while back, so probably cheapo. I just didn't realize they were that bad. I can only make out the letters "f-o-u-r-m" - sort of. *shrug* Natalie I think hubby's trying to get rid of you. He should be inspecting your car weekly, which should include checking the tire pressure. I'm sure a lab tech can figure out an easier way to bump me off...but I'll pass on the info, thanks! :-) Natalie Einstein used to go out in winter, forgetting to put on socks. Don't assume smarts in one area means smarts in another. "Plenty of book-sense, but no common sense." My grandma says that a lot. |
Natalie
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I was zooming along to work today, in my 2000 Echo, when I went to change lanes, and barely missed smacking into the rear of a Caddy...by inches, if even that. (would have been totally my fault) Further up the road, a huge cab-type truck (Dodge) nearly ran me off the road, but right about that time, I noticed my car started vibrating very violently. I figured my well-worn tires sprang a leak somewhere, but I had no idea of just how badly the tire had *exploded!* The nearest place to pull in was a used-car dealership, called "Classic Motors" which only sells domestic cars/trucks/vans. I felt really intimidated with all those Fords, Dodges, etc. surrounding my little rice-burner. LOL I never heard an explosion or popping, but then my iPod is usually blaring pretty loudly. Is it normal for a blow-out to be this severe?r Somehow, I think I'd be toast if I'd made it to the highway: http://s195323775.onlinehome.us/PageImages/Tire1.jpg http://s195323775.onlinehome.us/PageImages/Tire2.jpg http://s195323775.onlinehome.us/PageImages/Tire3.jpg http://s195323775.onlinehome.us/PageImages/Tire4.jpg That tire looks like someone slashed it. I went ahead and replaced them all, since Arizona and Florida were very tough on them. My son had insisted the car was out of alignment, but it really wasn't, though it pulled the left. Doesn't do that anymore. Oh, well. Natalie You could have been driving on that tire for awhile. My one (and ONLY experience with Michelin) on my 92 Rolla Wagon was a nightmare like you had. I'm sure they were decent tires, but my experience was crap. They seemed to attract every damned nail in the state of Florida. At least 4 times they went flat from nails. Once it was in the sidewall and it looked somewhat like yours. I drove for quite awhile before I noticed. All times I had flats, I did not notice it till I stopped! |
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I'm VERY glad you are OK. Our Toys seem to take care of us..... -- Scott in Florida hehehe - I think it was a higher power, at least in my case. |
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Natalie
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snipped People complain about car-nannies like seat belt reminder chimes, headlight auto-off, and low tire pressure monitors, but personally, I kind of like having a backup ;-) -- Ray O Mine doesn't have low-tire dummy buzzers (obviously), unfortunately; nor does it have auto-off. Natalie |
spend more money for a car. Some of the doodads approach overkill, like the
power window shades, massager, radio controls, and HVAC controls in the back
seat of a Lexus. An unintended consequence of those doodads in the back
seat is that the kids no longer fight over the shotgun seat - they now want
the back seat!
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Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)
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An unintended consequence of those doodads in the back seat is that the kids no longer fight over the shotgun seat - they now want the back seat! -- Ray O (correct punctuation to reply |
An unintended....but very welcome....I would think....LOL
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Scott in Florida
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I was zooming along to work today, in my 2000 Echo, when I went to change lanes, and barely missed smacking into the rear of a Caddy...by inches, if even that. (would have been totally my fault) Further up the road, a huge cab-type truck (Dodge) nearly ran me off the road, but right about that time, I noticed my car started vibrating very violently. I figured my well-worn tires sprang a leak somewhere, but I had no idea of just how badly the tire had *exploded!* The nearest place to pull in was a used-car dealership, called "Classic Motors" which only sells domestic cars/trucks/vans. I felt really intimidated with all those Fords, Dodges, etc. surrounding my little rice-burner. LOL I never heard an explosion or popping, but then my iPod is usually blaring pretty loudly. Is it normal for a blow-out to be this severe? Somehow, I think I'd be toast if I'd made it to the highway: http://s195323775.onlinehome.us/PageImages/Tire1.jpg http://s195323775.onlinehome.us/PageImages/Tire2.jpg http://s195323775.onlinehome.us/PageImages/Tire3.jpg http://s195323775.onlinehome.us/PageImages/Tire4.jpg |
you're fine!
Cathy
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That tire looks like someone slashed it. I went ahead and replaced them all, since Arizona and Florida were very tough on them. My son had insisted the car was out of alignment, but it really wasn't, though it pulled the left. Doesn't do that anymore. Oh, well. Natalie -- "Wicked little doll, you are not human; wicked little doll, you have no soul." (David Byrne, 1997) |
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"WickeddollŽ" ... *snip* Holy mackerel & ye gods - that is one seriously damaged looking tire. Glad you're fine! Cathy |
thyroid biopsy was negative.
Natalie
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"Cathy F." ... "WickeddollŽ" ... *snip* Holy mackerel & ye gods - that is one seriously damaged looking tire. Glad you're fine! Cathy Thanks! I'm having a pretty good day, since I found out today that my thyroid biopsy was negative. Natalie |
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Ray O
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