Mission Blowout
Last Thursday had a mission tire blowout near Blythe, CA. Next day enroute to Las Vegas, the same side rear tire would not hold air. Limped into Needles and purchased a replacement tire to continue on to Las Vegas.
After we got parked and setup, went on a search for Michlin XPS RIB tires. I am scheduled for Monday morning install.
The tire I replaced appeared to have excessive wear on the outside, while the inside thread seemed OK. According to the dealer, the tire had developed a bubble inside and was "moving around" inside the tire, thereby causing even wear on that side. It was already starting to seperate and real close to blowing.
I have less than 12K miles on the tires and have always checked TP prior to departures.
A TPMS is also in the near future, maybe Christmas.