Yeah they happen with enough regularity that companies aren’t surprised, especially if they have a lot of trucks.
So the smart move as a car-driver is not to linger by the tires ever. Really, just never linger by them.
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rmuk@feddit.uk 20 hours agoAbout fifteen years ago I was overtaking a truck on the motorway when one of its tyres exploded. Took out one of my side windows. The haulage company dealt with it well but I got the impression it wasn’t the first time they’d had to fix that specific issue.
Mongostein@lemmy.ca 20 hours ago
b34k@lemmy.world 19 hours ago
I just hate being near those things in general. Pass as quick as possible and create some space.
brbposting@sh.itjust.works 13 hours ago
People behind wondering why you’re allowing a couple carlengths gap “ahead” of the semi (but in your lane) as you prepare to swiftly pass it, try watching some YouTube silly!
Corn@lemmy.ml 11 hours ago
That’s just what you’re supposed to do, what if the semi has to swerve or there’s heavy wind
Hikermick@lemmy.world 12 hours ago
I had a retread blow out on my panel truck while peeing into a soft drink cup. Middle of the night in the middle of nowhere Indiana
WhiskyTangoFoxtrot@lemmy.world 12 hours ago
Rubber tires that size are a safety hazard and should not be permitted. Transportation vehicles should have metal wheels instead that can’t rupture. Of course, our current asphalt roads couldn’t support this kind of metal-wheeled vehicle, but if we put them on some sort of rail we could solve that problem.