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brtaus · 06-17-2010, 11:12 AM

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:

*GTAHVIT* · 06-17-2010, 11:13 AM

Maw damn...

Sorry man.

wylde1 · 06-17-2010, 11:15 AM

That sucks man

but that still could have happened if you were just would for a weekend cruise

guiLT · 06-17-2010, 11:17 AM

OUCH! Did you get the trucks license plate number?

ewynn9 · 06-17-2010, 11:18 AM

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.

KMSRS2SS · 06-17-2010, 11:18 AM

man that sucks!

topgun1 · 06-17-2010, 11:19 AM

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.

Alarick · 06-17-2010, 11:22 AM

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.

G8GT4now · 06-17-2010, 11:25 AM

You are very lucky that the tire didn't smash thru your windshield and cause a major injury.

brtaus · 06-17-2010, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ewynn9

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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by topgun1

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.

In theory, that is good advice. However, on a six lane highway at the beginning of rush hour, there is no way to avoid a big rig or to speed up or anything like that.

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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alarick

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.

Nope, I have State Farm.

brtaus · 06-17-2010, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G8GT4now

You are very lucky that the tire didn't smash thru your windshield and cause a major injury.

Very much so or cause more damage underneath the car or the side of my car.

esperman · 06-17-2010, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G8GT4now

You are very lucky that the tire didn't smash thru your windshield and cause a major injury.

+1.
the bumper can get fixed. fixing you would be much more painful.

PoorMansCamaro · 06-17-2010, 11:30 AM

you could avoid it by making sure you slow way down and stay far enough back from a big rig.

UT-Engineer · 06-17-2010, 11:32 AM

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!

06-17-2010, 11:12 AM	#1
brtaus Drives: None Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 574 View My Garage	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: Attached Images

06-17-2010, 11:13 AM	#2
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,441 View My Garage	Maw damn... Sorry man. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

06-17-2010, 11:15 AM	#3
wylde1 I am the Stig Drives: Black w/ IOM stripe 1SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK, CAN Posts: 1,312	That sucks man but that still could have happened if you were just would for a weekend cruise __________________ 2010 Camaro - 1SS, Black w/ Orange stripes

06-17-2010, 11:17 AM	#4
guiLT Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: 2001 Maxima Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 6,585 View My Garage	OUCH! Did you get the trucks license plate number? __________________

06-17-2010, 11:18 AM	#5
ewynn9 Drives: IOM 1LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: McKinney TX Posts: 596	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. __________________

06-17-2010, 11:18 AM	#6
KMSRS2SS I lurk Drives: 2010 SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: MI. Posts: 309 View My Garage	man that sucks!

06-17-2010, 11:19 AM	#7
topgun1 Drives: 10 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 1,939 View My Garage	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. __________________ 5th Gen Camaros of the Carolinas SIM, 2SS/RS LS3 5/7/11 453.9 RWHP 427.5 RWTQ VMS Stage 2.5 Comp Cams kit, Cold Air Inductions intake, ADM race scoop, DT 1 3/4" headers, Solo cats, 3" Magnaflow catback, Pypes cutouts, HP tune, H&R SuperSport springs, Eibach sways/spacers, TexasSpeed UD pulley, LSR tensioner pulley, Barton shifter, skip shift eliminator, powder-coated calipers, R1 concept rotors, StopTech pads, Granatelli wires, Lloyds mats, tint, AAC afterburner taillamps, AAC scanner/sidemarkers, SRP pedals, custom engine cover, black bowties, Ridergraphix hood spears....

06-17-2010, 11:22 AM	#8
Alarick Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Coral Springs Florida Posts: 356 View My Garage	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.

06-17-2010, 11:25 AM	#9
G8GT4now Drives: 14 SS Sedan Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 474	You are very lucky that the tire didn't smash thru your windshield and cause a major injury.

06-17-2010, 11:30 AM	#13
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 57,197	you could avoid it by making sure you slow way down and stay far enough back from a big rig. __________________

06-17-2010, 11:32 AM	#14
UT-Engineer Just Cruisin' Drives: 2010 Synergy Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,224 View My Garage	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! __________________ 2010 Synergy Green Camaro 25% Tint - CGM Painted GM GFX - 20" Niche M102 Wheels

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