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Originally Posted by Jim Wahl
Just a note..... Mike Pearson, D2 SS racer also blew a steer tire on the way to Gainesville last week. He was able to control the rig but this should be a warning to all of us!! Check your tires every time before you go to a race. Tire pressures and tire manufacture dates are important! I'm not saying doing this would have prevented either of these blow outs but why chance your life on it! Jim
So glad you are doing better Jeff!
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Great post Jim. Yes I had a steer tire blow on my toter on Thursday evening while heading home to pick up my trailer and head to Gainesville for the points race and gators. After seeing the massive destruction on Jeffs rig I feel very lucky. My tires had plenty of tread but were timed out on age. I will be changing my steer tires at least every 4 years from now on.
Lesson learned. Jeff was very lucky to crawl out of that wreckage alive. Get well soon Jeff
On a side note I keep my speed down. Usually I run 65 mph. Sit back relax and enjoy the ride.