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12-23-2007, 02:41 PM
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I Hurt my car ......
On my way to work...one minuite I'm cruising along around 90 or so...... Then I hear a KaPOP!!! and I'm sideways on I 275N in the high speed lane
at least 80% tread left on a 3 yr old tire
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12-23-2007, 02:59 PM
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If that is all the damage, blowing a tire doing 90,
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
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12-23-2007, 03:01 PM
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You (and your car) are pretty lucky all things considered 
Very sorry about your car, but it can be repaired. You on the other hand, can not be replaced 
I've seen much worse at lower speeds. Good thing you caught it when you did
Stay safe and try to have a good Holiday anyway bro
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12-23-2007, 03:16 PM
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I'm so sorry to see what happened to your car 
But as others have said, the car can be replaced, you, on the other hand cannot be replaced. Thank God you are ok!
Just look at it like you got your bad luck out of the way, and the rest of the holidays can rock
Cat
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12-23-2007, 03:54 PM
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Man, glad you are OK. What brand tires are those? If it were me, I'd have those other three replaced along with the popped one. The next one blowing might not have you walking away from it.
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12-23-2007, 04:18 PM
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Cooper cobra GT tires in excellent condition with approx 80% tread left
in all fairness to cooper tires.....
These tires have made SEVERAL 300 mile high speed trips without issue (tampa-Tallahassee in the middle of the night) at times hitting 130mph without issue. I'm certian it was a road hazzard issue not a "junk tire"
I Know, I Know..... Flame suit on for driving like an idiot
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12-23-2007, 04:39 PM
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Ouch  Oh Sh*t and those things. I agree with all above reference your safety but vintage glass damaged will cause me to go drink a beer in her (the vette) and your honor.
Sounds like you handled the emergency well. I sure sign of a skilled driver in a great car.
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12-23-2007, 06:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lou G
If that is all the damage, blowing a tire doing 90,
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
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Trust me...I've seen aftermath MUCH WORSE after a blown tire ... i do consider it a gift!!!
it still SUCKS though!!! some of my last minuite gift $$ now gets spent on repairs!!!
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12-23-2007, 06:09 PM
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Wow! I'm sorry about your 'vette but glad you came out of it OK. 
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12-23-2007, 07:37 PM
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Sorry to hear about blowing the tire. But better it was a rear tire than a front at those speeds. I agree with RichZ, I would replace all four tires if it was my C3. Good luck with the repairs.
Rich
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