Had an interesting experience driving this morning. Going down the
highway at about 60 when I started to notice a weird wobble, then like
2 seconds later I see my tire go flying down the road and my drum hits
the ground and starts shooting sparks upwards. I was really lucky to
make it to the shoulder without getting hit by any of the traffic, or
not cause an accident by making all the cars behind me swerve. Had to
walk a couple hundred feet to find the wheel. I just put it back on
with 3 bolts, 1 from each tire. Guess I need to find some lugnuts
tomorrow. I just don't know how it happened. I did my brakes months
ago, and I know I tightened them good. It all happened so fast, it's
weird. Now I have those suckers on so tight I'll be cursing myself the
next time I have to take a tire off. Luckily, only minor paint damage
on the fender, and the drum seems to be ok.
pfjw@aol.com - 28 Dec 2006 22:49 GMT
> Had an interesting experience driving this morning.
Yikes!
And about your ex-Significant Other....
Seriously. That could be vandalism of the worst sort.
Peter Wieck
Wyncote, PA
One out of many Daves - 29 Dec 2006 01:00 GMT
hmmm
YEP that ex-SO might have done it, but I would check ALL wheel lug bolts and
would consider purchasing some wheel locks too.
Some wheels should have their bolts retorqued after XX miles to make sure
that they are tight.
AFAIK the wheels start to squeak when their bolts start to get loose and
then on the expressway they can loosen pretty quick.
Was it a right rear wheel?
Glad you are alright along with the rest of the people on the road!

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later,
dave
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Matt B. - 29 Dec 2006 17:21 GMT
> Had an interesting experience driving this morning. Going down the
> highway at about 60 when I started to notice a weird wobble, then like
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> next time I have to take a tire off. Luckily, only minor paint damage
> on the fender, and the drum seems to be ok.
Wow you are lucky! Nice job on not hitting anything and not getting hit.
Amazing that there was so little damage too although you might want to keep
your senses alert for any weird issues w/the brakes for a while.