Missed my plane today...
10-07-2009, 09:30 PM
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Missed my plane today...
...stuck on 18 lane highway for an hour. Would have been sooner but couldn't work out what number 1 800 PORSCHE actually was on my BlackBerry 
10-07-2009, 09:40 PM
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Was this a blowout or a puncture? How did it happen?
10-07-2009, 09:51 PM
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everything was fine, doing about 8omph then heard a rumbling, car started shuddering, managed to steer across to the side of road. Didn't see any penetration of the tire at all - no nails or anything,
10-07-2009, 11:34 PM
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There's something strange with the inside rim bead. It almost appears that it shredded in that area. Also there's gunk inside the rim that indicates other stuff happened before.
The tire also seems to be worn in the center which is an indication of running under-inflated. Under-inflated tires are known to come apart just like this one.
The tire also seems to be worn in the center which is an indication of running under-inflated. Under-inflated tires are known to come apart just like this one.
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10-08-2009, 12:04 AM
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hopefully you didn't miss a flight to a vacation. your pics are a good reminder of how wide the 911 tires are. wow!
10-08-2009, 12:50 AM
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10-08-2009, 12:53 AM
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Maybe it was on backwards? Kidding. What a bummer though. I had the same Blackberry problem many times. Look at the bright side: you are OK, the car is OK.
10-08-2009, 12:54 AM
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10-08-2009, 01:15 AM
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There's something strange with the inside rim bead. It almost appears that it shredded in that area. Also there's gunk inside the rim that indicates other stuff happened before.
The tire also seems to be worn in the center which is an indication of running under-inflated. Under-inflated tires are known to come apart just like this one.
The tire also seems to be worn in the center which is an indication of running under-inflated. Under-inflated tires are known to come apart just like this one.
10-08-2009, 02:16 AM
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Guys: I know it's counter-intuitive but on low profile tires, center wear is under-inflation. Just ask a tire expert. BTW, I know from experience... An expensive one. 