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Old 11-13-2005, 02:24 PM
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So i was trying to catch up to this Benz last night at about 3AM on I-35 because he cut me off and almost clipped my car

I felt a bump - so I thought i hit something and Carter was behind me so he flashed his lights at me so i pulled over.

Turns out - my tire completely separated from my rim and flew off, hitting the fender and cracking it BAD. (not sure if anyone remembers or not but I just had the same fender replaced in january because discount tire put the lifts in the wrong spot whe i had my rims put on)

The tire piece flew off of the car and hit the cement barrier and landed in the far left lane.

I consider myself very lucky as I couldve lost control of the car, flipped and/or died.

Pics are soon to come.

Welp - I'm hopign to get a new fender, new rims, new tires and perhaps a new front clip out of this.

My poor baby.

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yea i had a blowout about a month ago in my car, it was freaky, car, started shaking, i thought it was the rear or tranny. but saw smoke everywhere, and saw the rubber flying everywhere.

glad to hear your alright though.
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man i sorry to here that after having the fender replaced (more money more problems)
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That sucks Amber! Good though that you are alright, like you said, it could have turned out much worse.
Old 11-13-2005, 03:09 PM
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damn, that sux
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at least ur ok
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Good thing your okay! I know what it's like I had one at 120 in a stang awhile back.
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Owned. At least you didn't crash and wreck your face. LOL. Glad to hear you're okay though.
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glad to hear you're alright amber, I fear the day I have a blow out....
Old 11-13-2005, 05:28 PM
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damn that sucks.
most people loose some control when the front goes
Old 11-13-2005, 05:46 PM
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Was it a Firestone or a Goodyear? Call Jim Adler now! He'll fight for what you deserve!
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Originally Posted by Brandon
damn that sucks.
most people loose some control when the front goes
That's a common misconception. Actually, the majority of control loss happens when one of the rears go out. That's why us tire guys recommend the newer tires go in the rear.
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What matters most is that youre ok..... What kind of tires are you riding on????
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sucks
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damn that sucks at least your ok. hope you can get it fixed with out any more problems
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Glad your ok, that could have been a lot worse.
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glad you're alright... bumpers are a lot easier to fix than brains.
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Lucky your, glad you alright. Time to call the Texas Hammer "The tuff, smart lawyer."
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I'll need pics of the car and of the owner.
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jeez leg humpers never quit huh?



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