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Mull of in-tyre
About a week ago, I checked my tyres and decided that the fronts would last another 3 to 4 months before changing. The wear was fairly even, and a good amount of tread remained. Last Saturday, I decided to refuel the car before travelling to Scotland for the weekend. The round trip to the garage was about three miles, and as the dual carriageway has a 70 limit, I came home quite fast. After breakfast, I went out to find that the front nearside tyre had completely deflated.
On changing the wheel, I was shocked to find that the inside shoulder of the tyre was scuffed, and had blown out in one spot. I checked the other front tyre to find scuffing again on the inside shoulder. I bought two new tyres immediately. I put the scuffing down to the local speed cushions, which all have marks of rubber on the sides.
How many other drivers are driving around with potentially lethal tyres? I know that I should have checked the inside of the tyres when examining for wear, and will do so in future. (The tracking and tyre pressures are spot on.)
On changing the wheel, I was shocked to find that the inside shoulder of the tyre was scuffed, and had blown out in one spot. I checked the other front tyre to find scuffing again on the inside shoulder. I bought two new tyres immediately. I put the scuffing down to the local speed cushions, which all have marks of rubber on the sides.
How many other drivers are driving around with potentially lethal tyres? I know that I should have checked the inside of the tyres when examining for wear, and will do so in future. (The tracking and tyre pressures are spot on.)
Asked on 19 September 2010 by HS, Stockton on Tees
Answered by
Honest John
This is a point I have been making to blind eyes and deaf ears for three years now. I'd love to find a mole who can get his hands on the stats for the real causes of crashes. How many could have been down to blowouts. But vested interests must be protected, so we will never know.
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