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TECN1K 02-15-2016 01:09 PM

Drove on 6psi
 
Yikes. Driving back from the rifle range yesterday (nobody was out, 3ºF must be the temp where the tacticool guys panties freeze) I noticed a little wobble . Pulled into the closest gas station which was about 5 miles away.

Left rear tire looked like this

http://i.imgur.com/d29vmor.jpg

Damnit. Not even going to ask if it's OK to continue on my merry way... I checked it, 6psi. Aired it up to 32 and held, made it home. Parked it last night, and sourced another identical Blizzak with corresponding tread depth. Really didn't want to sink 800+ bucks into a set, since we all know AWD = replace them all.

The ONE instance where TPMS might have saved me in all my years of driving. Ah well.

Chris F. 02-15-2016 01:40 PM

The Z4s are known to eat the inside of tires due to its alignment specs, and I had this happen on my Z4....not good! Fortunately the tire held itself together to pull over, with it being low profile it didn't cause an accident fortunately. Glad you are OK!

upallnight 02-15-2016 02:12 PM

This is why I swiped the portable Air Compressor from my 911.

http://rennlist.com/forums/attachmen...ressor-003.jpg

Helihover 02-15-2016 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by upallnight (Post 1069204)
This is why I swiped the portable Air Compressor from my 911.

http://rennlist.com/forums/attachmen...ressor-003.jpg

+1.

Everyone should carry a small compressor and a bottle of slime.

jsoto 02-15-2016 06:23 PM

Nice. Running at 275/315....OE, I think even at 28 PSI, the sidewall would not have survived. Took her out today as we don't drive it daily, just to burn off some condensate...

Tires felt weird. Pressure checked out fine. Rubber was just a bit hard...

jdstrickland 02-15-2016 07:15 PM

You drove on a flat tire. What's the question?

SlickGT1 02-15-2016 10:50 PM

I think he is doing a public service announcement. Check your tires boyz.

TECN1K 02-16-2016 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdstrickland (Post 1069245)
You drove on a flat tire. What's the question?

Oh, sorry, I forgot my question. 8=====D is this a shovel or crying smiley face? I'm confused.

lo_jack 02-17-2016 02:13 PM

Whatever wheels you use have a good bead. Surprised the tire didn't try to self dismount.

Ricky Bobby 02-26-2016 12:01 PM

I LOVE that you just said Tacticool :)


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