06-17-2010, 10:12 AM | #1 |
This is why I hate my camaro to be my DD
On the way home from work yesterday, a big rig lost a tire. With cars on both sides of me, I was unable to avoid hitting it. Here are the results:
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06-17-2010, 10:13 AM | #2 |
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Maw damn...
Sorry man.
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06-17-2010, 10:15 AM | #3 |
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That sucks man
but that still could have happened if you were just would for a weekend cruise
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06-17-2010, 10:17 AM | #4 |
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OUCH! Did you get the trucks license plate number?
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06-17-2010, 10:18 AM | #5 |
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That's a big reason why I make it a pint to stay ahead of all semi trailers, even if I have to speed a little to do so. Was behind a dump truck with a trailer that was fishing about 5-10 feet in either direction in high winds while doing about 70.
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06-17-2010, 10:18 AM | #6 |
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man that sucks!
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06-17-2010, 10:19 AM | #7 |
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dammit, that sucks. I suppose the trucker is not responsible? i definitely try to avoid those and especially dump trucks. you guys know that a huge rock from a dump truck busted my windshield within 5 minutes of the trip down to Camaro5.com fest
good luck on your repairs.
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06-17-2010, 10:22 AM | #8 |
That's almost identical to the damage my IOM received from a truck tire too.
Sorry to see it happen to you, it was a pain for me. Hope you don't have Allstate. |
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06-17-2010, 10:25 AM | #9 |
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You are very lucky that the tire didn't smash thru your windshield and cause a major injury.
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06-17-2010, 10:26 AM | #10 | ||
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I talked to my insurance (State Farm), and they said it will be covered under my comprehensive coverage and, unless it was negligence, the truck/truck company would not be responsible. Nope, I have State Farm. |
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06-17-2010, 10:27 AM | #12 |
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06-17-2010, 10:30 AM | #13 |
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you could avoid it by making sure you slow way down and stay far enough back from a big rig.
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06-17-2010, 10:32 AM | #14 |
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Yes, if anything, Im glad thats it's just cosmetic damage and not something mechanical or electrical. And more importantly, glad to see that youre okay. I too avoid truckers of any kind for reasons like that. Rock chips flying across my car is not cool at all! Sorry bud, best of luck!
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