 Understeer and tire loss |
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 Nov 26 2003, 02:59 PM
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 Person of Wisdom  Group: Members Posts: 190 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Washington DC Member No.: 197  |
My friend was driving his 95 Jetta and attempted to take a 90 degree turn in the inside lane. He lost control and wound up in the grass. He popped his tire off the wheel. My question is when did the tire come off? When he started sliding, or when he hit the grass?
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Nov 26 2003, 04:29 PM
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 DSMCentral Freak Group: Validating Posts: 365 Joined: 3-January 03 From: Mt. Sterling, IL Member No.: 60 |
I would guess when he hit the grass. Im not an expert, but i would imagine the rim dug into the ground and it took the tire off when it did.
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Nov 27 2003, 08:33 PM
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 Person of Wisdom Group: Members Posts: 162 Joined: 22-October 03 From: Pekin, IL Member No.: 191 |
the tire probably blew off the bead of the rim when he took the massive turn and the side wall couldn't handle it. so it gave way. were they low pro tires??
like 225/45/16 or just stock? stock will bolw off easily if the right force is applied. -------------------- famous last words.... " hey guys, WATCH THIS!!!!!" followed shortly thereafter by the the phrase, "and then the cops showed up"
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Nov 28 2003, 12:12 PM
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Person of Wisdom Group: Members Posts: 190 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Washington DC Member No.: 197 |
They weren't low pros. And the wheels were stock.
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