22-01-16, 08:12 AM
(22-01-16, 06:22 AM)darrsi link Wrote: I had one at speed on the A2 many years ago, it's not something to take lightly as i never heard any pop or anything due to traffic noise and concentration but i certainly won't forget the manic rear wobble that followed, a kind of very quick fishtailing feeling.
I think the trick is to slow down firmly but gently using the front brake only, and roll off the throttle to let the engine braking help out as well.
If you touch the rear brake the rear end will dive downwards, so the outcome then would depend on how deflated the tyre was, but if properly flat could result in the tyre being forced over the rim which could then all get a bit messy.
This all applies to being in a straight line and upright of course, if you're on a bend then prepare for take off.
:agree Last rear puncture (some years back now) was very similar to both of you and only noticed for similar reasons of concentration, noise etc. Only difference I did to Darrsi was that I pulled the clutch in......can't explain why I did, but it all ended up nicely at side of M3. Never had a total blow out so can't offer any advice there fella - someone will be along soon with a complete and utter horror story of binning it.
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