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BB_TX · 04-16-2016, 06:50 AM

I agree with above. Well cared for, good quality tires is the best you can do. Nothing short of armor plating will stop collateral damage. A TPMS can help prevent damage due to a tire losing pressure and then coming apart. But even a TMS cannot prevent damage due to a true blowout. I have TPMS on my truck. But recently had a blowout (instant loss of pressure with no warning) that destroyed my right side rear fender. First blowout ever in over 50 yrs driving, but it was a doozy.

I am an advocate of TPMS though as I also feel most tire failures are due to running a tire after it has become low on pressure. And that don't happen only when you are stopped and able to check it.

04-16-2016, 06:50 AM	#10
BB_TX Montana Master Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: McKinney Posts: 7,171 M.O.C. #6433	I agree with above. Well cared for, good quality tires is the best you can do. Nothing short of armor plating will stop collateral damage. A TPMS can help prevent damage due to a tire losing pressure and then coming apart. But even a TMS cannot prevent damage due to a true blowout. I have TPMS on my truck. But recently had a blowout (instant loss of pressure with no warning) that destroyed my right side rear fender. First blowout ever in over 50 yrs driving, but it was a doozy. I am an advocate of TPMS though as I also feel most tire failures are due to running a tire after it has become low on pressure. And that don't happen only when you are stopped and able to check it. __________________ Bill & Patricia Riley, our Golden 2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)