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Broeheem
Gen III
3/28/2003
21:57:44
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 Subject: 101 mph right front BLOWOUT
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Just a hair past the 100 mph mark... kaBOOM!
The right front tire on my DAK exploded. Louder than I thought possible, I was truly amazed when I still had total control of the steering. It made a lot of noise, and when the entire tread seperated from the sidewall, it banged around enough to F up my inner fender.
The real suprize was that there was ZERO rim damage. The sidewalls (what was left of 'em) actually stayed glued to the rim and kept it from being assaulted by the asphalt.
Now the real question is... why d'ya thing the tire seperated? It's a Pirelli Scorpion Zero (255/55/18) and I'm pretty sure that it should be able to sustain 100 mph for a few seconds.
Oh well... I didn't like the way they were wearing, anyway... especially for the $$$$. Guess I'll try the Kumho Exta STX.
Patriot Blue 2001 SLT Plus Club Cab
4.7L./multi-spd auto/3.55 LSD
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b1llyw
DakotaEnthusiast
3/28/2003
22:22:26
| RE: 101 mph right front BLOWOUT
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Dude, that is scary. I think those are rated to 149. When's the last time you checked your air pressure? What was it at?
Bill White
2002 QC 4x4, SLT , 4.7, 5 spd, 3.92 LSD
1995 CC 4x2, SLT, 318, 5 spd, 3.55 LSD
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EternalStrgth
Dodge Dakota
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3/29/2003
00:05:22
| RE: 101 mph right front BLOWOUT
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WOW, Ive been to up over 100 on my factory tires. Those Goodyear LS or whatever they were. I burnt them up a little too quick.
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graphiteRT
R/T
3/29/2003
00:57:48
| RE: 101 mph right front BLOWOUT
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Was the tire underinflated by chance? Underinflation can cause the tire to overheat and fail as you saw. You could also have hit some debris that you didn't see. Lots of possibilities there.
Bob
'01 Graphite CC R/T, MP headers, Magnaflow muffler into 'Cuda style exhaust, M1 2bbl, ported 2.02 R/T heads, custom grind cam, Crower SS rockers, Paxton Novi2000, Boyd's 20s w/Dunlop SP9000s, Featured in April '03 Sport Truck
Soon: Viper 4 wheel discs
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kevster
Dodge Dakota
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3/29/2003
09:47:21
| RE: 101 mph right front BLOWOUT
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Tire speed ratings// (S) Rating is good for 112 Mph, (T) rating 118 Mph, (H) 130 mph, (V) 149 mph, Many posibilities play into tire failer, overinflated, underinflated,overloaded, wornout,damaged,altered,improperly repaired.
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Demon Dakota
DakotaEnthusiast
3/29/2003
12:48:43
| RE: 101 mph right front BLOWOUT
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Scorpion Zero is 150 MPH rated (V)...and there are literally hundreds of variables that could have caused the problem. Glad you were able to "pull" out of the high speed blow out though (with minimal damage).
K&N Drop in AF (CAI during summer months)
True Dual exhaust and removed third cat
HO Cams & HO Intake
FASTMAN 70mm TB
Autolite 3923 Plugs
TPS @ .76 VDC
IAT Adjuster Mod
14.52@94.2 MPH at Silver Dollar Raceway
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