daNattyFatty Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 so the g/f and i are driving on i-83 heading to hershey for the kenny chesney concert yesterday afternoon. i've got the cruise control set at 75. all of a sudden, i'm feeling a heavy vibration, the car starts slowing down and i'm getting a burning smell. i immediately began to think that the engine was misfiring. as i did that, i happened to look in the rearview mirror and see a bunch of smoke coming from the back of my car and then i see a tire fly off the car so i pull over to the shoulder and all that's left is a little bit of sidewall on the inner and outer rims of the wheel. miraculously, the wheel itself was undamaged. the road was smooth, i didn't see anything on the road that could've punctured the tire, nor did i hear any popping noises like something had punctured it. it seems to me that the tire just failed. thankfully, as we all know, i had 3 other wheels/tires so i had no loss of control of the car i want to buy new tires (i still have the re-92s), but the tread depth on the other 3 tires is 7/32nds and i don't have the money right now to replace all four anyway, that's my story. i'll see if i can get a pic up for you guys. http://aycu35.webshots.com/image/1874/1013085555789072159_rs.jpg http://aycu31.webshots.com/image/1950/1655043797492947225_th.jpg http://aycu12.webshots.com/image/371/1380910991654997199_th.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 that's the same tire failure type that firestone was having with all the Explorers My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daNattyFatty Posted May 29, 2006 Author Share Posted May 29, 2006 that's the same tire failure type that firestone was having with all the Explorers wonderful. maybe i should pony up and just buy some quality rubber... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 RE92's kill bunnies that's a bad enough failure you might be able to get them replaced under tire warranty....maybe cept that kind of failure is usually associated with under inflation...and if it was underinflated, they won't honor the warranty My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-TT- Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 maybe i should pony up and just buy some quality rubber... i think that would be the next logical step indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daNattyFatty Posted May 29, 2006 Author Share Posted May 29, 2006 any suggestions? i don't do any performance driving with the vehicle such as auto x or drag. just some occasional spirited driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-TT- Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32509 i am currently using Yokohama Parada Spec-2(225/40-18) but I have wheels as well (SSR Competition 18x8) but that makes no difference to you i just like bragging Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 Wow, I am glad that the rim is still good, but you still need to get it checked out when you buy the new tire. I say search the classifieds here and buy a used RE92 for the mean time until you get the money for new ones. X --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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meier motor sports Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 yozerz!!! i guess re92's and awd make a car thats equal to any other 2wd car. fy tire rack is having a hell of a sale on goodyear eagle f1's like 250 out the door for 4. but that wont cut it if u need an all season tire for snow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBLU24 Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 ouch man, glad you're ok look into some kumho's or something- u cant beat them for the $$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Killer Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 What was your tire pressure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt_ltd Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 i've got the cruise control set at 75. all of a sudden, i'm feeling a heavy vibration, the car starts slowing down and i'm getting a burning smell. i immediately began to think that the engine was misfiring. i would pull over immediately instead of trying to guess what the problem may be. This Space For Rent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincedog3 Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 wow, glad you were ok. Makes tire monitor a great option that Subaru hopefully offers next time around. It could have warned about a tire getting ready to give up. I suspected the re92 was not a great tire. I am going to change mine out when I can afford better tires for my LGT. Good luck to you, and drive and be safe. For your car audio/video needs:D Audio Crafters IS it. In Pasadena Ca. Arthur rules. www.audio-crafters.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melayout Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 What was your tire pressure? +1 I keed I keeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 catastrophic failure. happened to me once. Glad to here your ok! Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 that's the same tire failure type that firestone was having with all the Explorers Yep... that is the failure mode for tires... when you run them way underinflated. It causes the sidewalls to flex too much... they get really hot and then separate.... Check your tire pressures regularly, guys..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daNattyFatty Posted May 29, 2006 Author Share Posted May 29, 2006 What was your tire pressure? as of a week ago, 35psi. i know it doesn't jive with the underinflation point, but who knows. maybe it just failed anyhow, i just bought a set of kumho ecsta asx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legasee Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 so glad you guys are alright, that musta been scarry...you will feel better driving the car now that you got some non-RE92's, and you can always sell the rest of the RE's (someone is always looking for a spare)...good call on getting some new tires and keep us posted on how you like them (I check my tire pressure regularly like every 1-2 weeks )... In Taiwan now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWD_Rules3830 Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 as of a week ago, 35psi. i know it doesn't jive with the underinflation point, but who knows. maybe it just failed anyhow, i just bought a set of kumho ecsta asx thats not making me feel good about these tires now. since interstate speeds here are a good 80 mph average. I love my car ... basically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 Yikes! Glad you're OK, bro! Although no doubt, you're contributing to the overall RE-92 bashing! ^Trying to lighten things up - truly, I'm just glad that you're OK, whether or not the RE-92s are to-blame regardless! <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfool Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 can you really replace just one? on most cars you have to replace 2 at a time and i thought with AWD it would mean all 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daNattyFatty Posted May 29, 2006 Author Share Posted May 29, 2006 can you really replace just one? on most cars you have to replace 2 at a time and i thought with AWD it would mean all 4. i've replaced one at a time, many times before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett s Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 They need to be within 1/4" circumference per Subaru (it's in your owner's manual) - that's not much at all, a bit over 1/32" tread depth difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speeding_gaijin Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 Holy cow!! That definetely sucks... They don't have RE92s in japan, thank god Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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