Tire Blowout at 20K new tire?

[jdsaengine]

Last night had MAJOR front tire blowout on interstate, took out some of the bottom facia. Original Goodyears on my 09 with 20K miles. Remaining 3 have about 10-15K left on them.

One-- should I buy a OEM replacement Goodyear
Two-- buy a better tire such as a Conti or Bridgestone (recommended by Tirerack.com and this forum) but what happens with ride/tracking with mix and match brands?

or

Just get 4 new ones of the brand recommended by folks here and tirerack.

obviously $200 vs $800 is a factor, but I'm not real thrilled with putting another OEM Goodyear on it and I have no clue how it would ride/track with 3 tires of one brand and one of another.

[bejjutsu]

Sorry to hear about the blowout. The OEM tires are generally considered to be crap.

I may be wrong, but I believe you cannot mix tires due to the 4WD system. The best thing you can do is get a new set of good tires. The two you recommended are known to be good. I have Michelin Primacy and have no complaints.

[Larz]

I have been told that it you must have matching tires of equal age and mileage on both ends of the same axle, so you're looking at 2 tires for the front, not one (if that is accurate info).
I am a huge fan of Tire Rack as well. As you already know, they have that 'tire decision guide' that will list tires for your car based on your personal preferences and your vehicle. And if you see a tire you like, you can select it and scroll down to a tab marked 'tests' and watch a video of their drivers riding on that tire, describing how it performs on their track. They also have a chart on the tire that rates thngs like wet / dry traction, nise levels, and tread wear for comparison purposes.
I have always used Michelins (currently: Michelin Super Sport A/S Plus), and members here are very happy with Continentals and Bridgestones as well.

[myother45isalesbaer]

I have been told that it you must have matching tires of equal age and mileage on both ends of the same axle, so you're looking at 2 tires for the front, not one (if that is accurate info).
I am a huge fan of Tire Rack as well. As you already know, they have that 'tire decision guide' that will list tires for your car based on your personal preferences and your vehicle. And if you see a tire you like, you can select it and scroll down to a tab marked 'tests' and watch a video of their drivers riding on that tire, describing how it performs on their track. They also have a chart on the tire that rates thngs like wet / dry traction, nise levels, and tread wear for comparison purposes.
I have always used Michelins (currently: Michelin Super Sport A/S Plus), and members here are very happy with Continentals and Bridgestones as well.

Larz,

Of all people you surprise me. Look at the speed rating, and get a good set of Continentals. Do all 4. Don't mess with your life for a few bucks.

[Larz]

Myother45,

Oi !! I was simply responding to the posted comment regarding buying only ONE tire to replace the damaged one. I wanted them to know that a new tire at one end and a used at the other end is not safe.
I don't have AWD as it's of little or no use in South FL, but I can see where one would prefer all FOUR tires be of equal age and mileage. I was made in England where a true sports car has the engine under the bonnet, RWD, and NO STUPID FLOPPY PEDAL SHIFTERS!

..... saunters away singing "I was made ... in England .... like a bluuuuue ... Cortina ..."
Made In England (Sir Elton John)

[myother45isalesbaer]

Larz,

My mistake my good friend. I agree with you. My most sincere apologies. I was born in the USA.....to semi-quote The Boss, who I grew up with in NJ and old blue eyes.

[jdsaengine]

I appreciate the comments. I going to replace all 4 with either Mich Pilot Sports A/S plus or Mich Primacy MXV4, MXV is about $30 more and has a little higher mileage rating. I also will probably replace the wheel and the TPS ($675 and $134 ouch!) Insurance will kick in some for the wheel, repair of the inner fender, spash guard and lower valance, but will still be $2000 out of pocket for a tire blowout

[myother45isalesbaer]

Costly, but it beats the alternative. My OP.

[fat3oy]

What caused the blowout? Is your suspension stock? Is the wear pattern on the tires, per axel, the same?

[bejjutsu]

That is costly, indeed. Think of it as an upgrade, as well as peace of mind.

[Larz]

Larz,

My mistake my good friend. I agree with you. My most sincere apologies. I was born in the USA.....to semi-quote The Boss, who I grew up with in NJ and old blue eyes.

No worries, mate! Bruce and Frank are two of my musical Idols as well.

[jdsaengine]

What caused the blowout? Is your suspension stock? Is the wear pattern on the tires, per axel, the same?

no clue on the cause. Was going about 75 on interstate and it just went BOOM. Tire had 25K on them, just rotated this summer. All of them wear pretty even. Stock suspension. Air pressure dash warning never gave me a clue either

here is wheel and damage to body

[fat3oy]

Wow... I was gonna guess camber wear... s***... no clue what could cause that other than cata failure or bead jump... I'd def get 4 new ones...

[fat3oy]

I would also called to whoever made those tires with a wtf statement... maybe get some new tires out of it.

[myother45isalesbaer]

That is pretty dang bad. Did you maybe hit something? I've had a few blowouts, but nothing looking that bad. Your lucky to get that car pulled over and not lose control of it and not crash.

[jdsaengine]

Actually, it was lucky. I had loaned the car to my daughter to take back to college after fall break. Her own car was home for service. This happened while she was driving back home to return my car. So I was happy that she got it off the road safely at that speed and front tire to boot. A very busy and dangerous 3 lane interstate (Int 65 between Chicago and Indianapolis) with concrete walls on both sides

These OEM tires are almost 5 yr old with 25K on them, I doubt anyone at Goodyear would give me the time of day. Plus, no way I want more Goodyears on this car, even at a prorated cost.

[bejjutsu]

Good thing nobody was hurt. I assume she was able to maintain pretty good control of the car?

[myother45isalesbaer]

Good thing she did not get hurt. Daughter driving? Back the truck up. Something is not right with this story.

[bejjutsu]

Nothing funny going on. That info wasn't relevant at first. We started asking more questions so he elaborated.

[jdsaengine]

Nothing funny going on. That info wasn't relevant at first. We started asking more questions so he elaborated.

True, I just didn't feel who was driving was of any importance to the question of what tire to buy. As people chimed in about safety, I told more of the story.

[myother45isalesbaer]

just wondering. Is the speed accurate? Was she somehow distracted? If it were my wife or daughter I would like to know a whole lot more before saying 5 year old tire failed at 20k miles doing 75MPH. MY OP. Good luck with the new tires. No offense intended.

[jdsaengine]

Well, as you say, there were a lot of questions because I too wondered how that tire could destroy as it did with age and mileage. It was a very straight stretch of road, brand new, just opened about 2mo ago, so I kept asking if she ran over construction debris or anything. She never goes much than 5 over the limit which in this area was 70, she had been driving for more than an hour at that speed, no warnings came up on the dash about loosing tire pressure so its not like it was run at 75 for an hour at 15psi or something. One of the other Goodyears on the rear I have to add air to about every 2 wks, so I keep up with the pressures pretty close. One of the mysteries of life I guess

In either case just ordered 4 new Mich Pilot sports AS plus about hr ago, so the Goodyears are by by. Also $1100 damage to the body per the insurance estimate

[myother45isalesbaer]

Still seems part of the true story is missing. I am not going to say anymore. Best of luck to you with the new tires. With the rides you listed on this site I know you will get to the bottom of the issue. Stay save. I am just glad to hear she did not get hurt. I am going to back off on this whole matter. It seems to be a family matter and none of my business.

Take care my new NICO friend.