tynant

hey all...my tire exploded on 95 N today....severely damaging the right front of my car! There is a huge dent where the fender and door meet, at the bottom of the car...the fender is damaged, and needs to be replaced, my cefiro headlight tabs holding the headlight in the fender were ripped off, the foglight blew out and the tube for my windshield washer resevior was cut and the mud shield is gone....also the bumper sags now....I was going about 80 and managed to keep the car straight before pulling to the side of the road....really, really sucks! I am estimating 1500-2000 worth of damage....I didnt hit anything that I saw, so I have no idea why the damage was so bad.....anyone have a similar experience with a tire explosion? Does my estimate sound correct? I wish Ihadnt gone to work today....damn!

Pizatt

iTrader: (6)

Insurance is a wonderful thing... Be glad you didnt flip your bytch... glad to see you can post about it!

tynant

ah yes insurance....unfortunately I have only liability, no comprehensive.....

Pizatt

iTrader: (6)

Gotta get that full coverage man.... glad your alright though

nick

iTrader: (10)

what brand of tire was that ?

glad you are ok though...

Nick.

tynant

thanks....i think it was a cooper tire....my mechanic put it on because the previous was wearing. It was only a year old....on OEM 1996 I30 wheel.