Ever blown a steer tire at speed?

Question for you, did you "coast" to the shoulder without downshifting? What's the safest way to bring it to a stop after initially gaining control with the throttle?

 

Once I gained control, and started the slowdown, I didn't waste time worrying about down shifting. Didn't see the need. I let it coast in and very gently applied a little brake when the speed got down and brought it to a nice gentle stop. By getting control right off the bat, it didn't seem like much. I could easily have used one hand at that point on the wheel, but I kept both of them there. Another reason I didn't try to play games with downshifting. I prioritized things and down shifting was not high on the list of things to worry about right then.

 

Yep, that's about the scenario I've been thinking about in preparation for that contingency. A man's got to have priorities....

 

I have had a lot of blown out steers while driving at 70 to 75.Which is bound to happen when your company puts used tires on from another pos truck he owned.Same with trl tires.So keep that in mind whoever drives for a small company with junk.They'll stop at nothing to save a buck.Was a huge relief to find a company with excellent equipment and don't have to worry and wonder when my next blow out is going to be.

 

Yes, put my foot to the floor on accelerator, and all ended well.

 

I looked again at this video in stop motion. Immediately after the tire blew the truck started turning hard to the right and then the trucker applied brakes. Bad recipe.