Originally Posted by
AKING57
Yep my tire was actually due for replacement before the event but as i only decided to go on the day before i left i didnt bother to change it, not sure if it would have made any difference. I will replace both sides very soon and keep Gary's one as a spare. i have to say that the car handled well with the blown front tire and i managed to steer it to the hard shoulder without any problems.
With the rock catching the inside of the tire and rim, the amount of tread wouldn't have made any difference. Look at it this way, at least you didn't destroy a brand new tire.