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Huge scare about 45 minutes ago.......

Reply #45 –
^Good point, and very possible.
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

Huge scare about 45 minutes ago.......

Reply #46 –
^Good point, and very possible, but if so, wouldn't the lugs, spokes, and outer rim have stayed on the car? Very odd, no matter which way you view it. Vinnie...if you can rule out an oversight in torquing or re-torquing lugs (such as after tire service) perhaps you might invest in a security system to cover your driveway.

Just as "in case" kinda thing...
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

Huge scare about 45 minutes ago.......

Reply #47 –
Quote from: ThunderbirdSport302;429585
^Good point, and very possible, but if so, wouldn't the lugs, spokes, and outer rim have stayed on the car? Very odd, no matter which way you view it. Vinnie...if you can rule out an oversight in torquing or re-torquing lugs (such as after tire service) perhaps you might invest in a security system to cover your driveway.

Just as "in case" kinda thing...

agreed... But this just seems very strange to me.  I would think there should be some signal that the wheel was vibrating/loosening before it let fully go and failed and knocked completely off the car.
Mike

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Reply #48 –
Re reading your first post...

For your lugs to be fine and the drum to be off...

Im thinking your lugs had to come loose......  if that was by not fully torquing or someone loosening them IDK.  Good luck with that research.

I agree... If your wheel failed first, I would suspect the inner hub of the wheel to remain attached to the axle. 

Glad you are OK vinnie.
Mike

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Reply #49 –
Thanks guys. I'm fine. I have the new brake drum, waiting for the brake pieces and wheel to get here.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Huge scare about 45 minutes ago.......

Reply #50 –
Quote from: vinnietbird;429296
Here's the wheel......




brand wheel and who made them and where?
glad your ok,, seems I missed this thread also.
let me know if you need anything as well,,, glad your ok and the birdie

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Reply #51 –
The wheel is from OE Wheels. I've had three sets from them, and have never had an issue at all. But, stuff can go wrong.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Huge scare about 45 minutes ago.......

Reply #52 –
Jb weld and it will be like new

Lol jk

That is crazy ..so did the lugs come off or did it break off ?

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Reply #53 –
The lug bolts are just fine. Crazy. Loose nuts.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Huge scare about 45 minutes ago.......

Reply #54 –
That sucks but could have Ben worse

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Reply #55 –
That's how I feel. Luckily it's just some bolt on stuff and bleeding the brakes. The body is fine, people are fine. For a tire flying off, I think it could've been way worse. I am ready to get the old girl done.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Huge scare about 45 minutes ago.......

Reply #56 –
Quote from: Haystack;429377
I've honestly never used a torque wrench and haven't had one come loose, except once after leaving a tire shop, they didn't tighten them down. ever since them I pull my tire iron out in front of any tire shop that touches my car.


2X on that^^^^^^^ had the same experience years ago...follow the same whenever anyone else touches my wheels now.
Ron

Vinnie I am glad to hear that you and the Bird were not seriously damaged in this freak accident!
Speed is just a question of MONEY How fast can you go?    (M. M.)

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Reply #57 –
Thanks a lot guys. OE Wheels said they will probably replace the wheel for me. Great guys over there.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Huge scare about 45 minutes ago.......

Reply #58 –
well, I ordered a new wheel the next day after this happened, then Sunday, sent OE Wheels an email. They are replacing the wheel for me. Sweet. Today, I'm changing out the rear brakes and replacing the missing parts on the driver side.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Huge scare about 45 minutes ago.......

Reply #59 –
That's Awsome !!

I like when companies take care of there customers