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whaap · 08-23-2013, 12:47 PM

A big part of the problem is the law. When you see these 'gators' on and along side the road they're most likely retreads and they're legal on commercial vehicles. I forget exactly how the law works but there are restrictions on which tires on the rig can be retreads and which ones can't be retreads. It would be hard to fault the original tire manufacturer if a rig was driving legally with retreads.

infinite012 · 08-23-2013, 12:48 PM

Same thing damn near happened to me this morning. I think I ran over it, but I didn't check.

BRZfan · 08-23-2013, 12:50 PM

I have done 911 calls from time to time on some of these things (drunk driving, weaving, back doors swinging open on trailers, etc.)

What is impressive about the FRS/BRZ is that if one is following at a 'safe distance' (by my definition depending upon circumstances) one can quickly avoid the debris. It takes skill and alertness but even this is no guarantee.

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Originally Posted by ZionsWrath

I was driving cross country and was near a tractor trailer. Heard one of his tires blow out. I quickly passed him and honked him a bunch of times but he had no idea. Hope he pulled over before it shredded in front of someone, but I doubt it.

idanvan · 08-23-2013, 12:53 PM

Sorry bro.. Can't count how many times I've had to dodge that sort of crap on the road. Hope it gets fixed!

White64Goat · 08-23-2013, 12:58 PM

You should also have the underside of the car checked out too... The wires in the radials can cut hoses and other rubber lines.

meeskee2 · 08-23-2013, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRZfan

I have done 911 calls from time to time on some of these things (drunk driving, weaving, back doors swinging open on trailers, etc.)

What is impressive about the FRS/BRZ is that if one is following at a 'safe distance' (by my definition depending upon circumstances) one can quickly avoid the debris. It takes skill and alertness but even this is no guarantee.

I thought I was at a safe distance and tried to avoid it. What made it more difficult was the fact that the guy in front of me hit it too which turned it into a "knuckle ball."

OoLong · 08-23-2013, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by meeskee2

BRZ + truck tire (tread) + 50 MPH = not good!!

Sorry to hear about your accident, man

hopefully insurance will handle everything.

ZionsWrath · 08-23-2013, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meeskee2

I thought I was at a safe distance and tried to avoid it. What made it more difficult was the fact that the guy in front of me hit it too which turned it into a "knuckle ball."

I fucking hate Tim Wakefield !!!

meeskee2 · 08-23-2013, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by whaap

In case you didn't know; if the tire is laying in the road and you hit it, it's a collision loss and your collision deductible is applied. If it is moving (a missile) and hits your car, it is considered a comprehensive loss and most of us carry a smaller deductible under comprehensive. In addition to that I've never known of a comprehensive claim to have any impact on your rates. If in doubt, check with your agent.

You are correct. Just got off the phone with my insurance. It will be covered under comprehensive and will be "not at fault" so it shouldn't have an effect on my rate.

BRZnut · 08-24-2013, 02:47 PM

Every trip on the interstate I have come across these retreads all over the road. I'm surprised they are legal since they are such a hazard to drivers

Kelbyat07 · 08-24-2013, 02:56 PM

Same thing happened to my brother a couple weeks ago. Good luck man.

BRZfan · 08-24-2013, 05:42 PM

Whatever happened to Citizen's band (CB) radio. - "Hey mothertrucker heading west on I-80, mile marker 226, you just blew ------------ a tire".

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZionsWrath

I was driving cross country and was near a tractor trailer. Heard one of his tires blow out. I quickly passed him and honked him a bunch of times but he had no idea. Hope he pulled over before it shredded in front of someone, but I doubt it.

ZionsWrath · 08-24-2013, 06:48 PM

Don't have on, never used one. Have a link to a cheap easy to use one?

BRZfan · 08-25-2013, 06:20 AM

http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tru...-radio-11.html

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZionsWrath

Don't have on, never used one. Have a link to a cheap easy to use one?

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