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BlackenedSS · 01-03-2011, 10:32 PM

So, has anyone here had complete blowout on there SS yet. Im wondering how often this happens since it never comes up and people are still concerned about the spare tire situation

Nine Ball · 01-04-2011, 10:21 AM

Blow-outs rarely occur period, especially with Z-rated performance tires. Higher performance tires typically have higher manufacturing quality standards. Most blow-outs are a result of poor tire maintenance or replacement habits. Old (more than 7 years), dry-rotted, or bald tires are typically the ones that blow and leave people stranded on the roadside.

Rudy@Tirerack · 01-04-2011, 03:48 PM

The other thing to consider is tire damage. When hitting a pothole or something similar the sidewall will pinch together really hard. This can cause a small cut on the inner liner of the tire. How do you know that this has happened? Usually a bubble will appear. I recommend inspecting for your tires after a hard impact. If you see a bubble has formed this is not repairable and will lead to a blowout ( sometimes up to months after it happened).

BlackenedSS · 01-04-2011, 08:24 PM

Im sure most people now the sighns of a bad side wall what im trying to do is calm some people down about not having a spare tire.

Rudy@Tirerack · 01-05-2011, 11:42 AM

Aaaaaaah. I didn't realize you had a motive to your post. Blow outs happen , but its not that frequent. Ask yourself when the last time you had one is?

By the way you would be suprised how many people don't check their tires.

01-03-2011, 10:32 PM	#1
BlackenedSS Drives: 2010 2SS Black on Black Camaro Join Date: May 2010 Location: Magnolia, TX Posts: 173 View My Garage	Blow outs So, has anyone here had complete blowout on there SS yet. Im wondering how often this happens since it never comes up and people are still concerned about the spare tire situation

01-04-2011, 10:21 AM	#2
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	Blow-outs rarely occur period, especially with Z-rated performance tires. Higher performance tires typically have higher manufacturing quality standards. Most blow-outs are a result of poor tire maintenance or replacement habits. Old (more than 7 years), dry-rotted, or bald tires are typically the ones that blow and leave people stranded on the roadside. __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

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01-04-2011, 03:48 PM	#3
Rudy@Tirerack Drives: 1-800-428-8355 X4664 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: rudy@tirerack.com Posts: 1,186	The other thing to consider is tire damage. When hitting a pothole or something similar the sidewall will pinch together really hard. This can cause a small cut on the inner liner of the tire. How do you know that this has happened? Usually a bubble will appear. I recommend inspecting for your tires after a hard impact. If you see a bubble has formed this is not repairable and will lead to a blowout ( sometimes up to months after it happened).

01-04-2011, 08:24 PM	#4
BlackenedSS Drives: 2010 2SS Black on Black Camaro Join Date: May 2010 Location: Magnolia, TX Posts: 173 View My Garage	Im sure most people now the sighns of a bad side wall what im trying to do is calm some people down about not having a spare tire.

01-05-2011, 11:42 AM	#5
Rudy@Tirerack Drives: 1-800-428-8355 X4664 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: rudy@tirerack.com Posts: 1,186	Aaaaaaah. I didn't realize you had a motive to your post. Blow outs happen , but its not that frequent. Ask yourself when the last time you had one is? By the way you would be suprised how many people don't check their tires.