Occasional Tire Shake

[Mean Cat]

Turns out TPMS sensor was intact, tire was literally shredded inside, manager of 25+ years at this large tire facility never saw anything like this before. Man am I lucky I didn’t have a blow out at 175+. Moral of this story, NEVER assume something as critical as a tire problem, it could cost you dearly.
New Nitto 555GII’s went on this weekend.

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That is crazy the way it is coming apart , you are so lucky you didn't have a blow out , it wouldn't have been much longer.

 

[16GoManGoHC2]

That is crazy the way it is coming apart , you are so lucky you didn't have a blow out , it wouldn't have been much longer.

I guess when you do close to 200 often having 200 mph rated tires isn’t an option it’s a necessity!!

 

[BULL]

I guess when you do close to 200 often having 200 mph rated tires isn’t an option it’s a necessity!!

Don't forget that higher speeds (even on speed rated tires) require elevated pressures as well. Tirerack.com has an excellent document covering this.

 

[16GoManGoHC2]

Thanks, but Fronts are always around 36 psi cold, wasn’t a tire pressure issue, not on my watch at least

 

[Magnified]

Ah, I see. Those are run flats. That extra body material must not have been balanced well or as noted manufacturing defect.

 

[Mean Cat]

I guess when you do close to 200 often having 200 mph rated tires isn’t an option it’s a necessity!!

No doubt , at close to 200 , better have good brakes too.

 

[Decay]

Speaking of run flats, anybody ever run one flat??

 

[Magnified]

No.

 

[Decay]

No.

Knock on wood...