It was a dark and sticky night. We were traveling northward on I-35 having just witnessed the Round Rock Express yield to El Passo's ball club at the Dell Diamond.
Encased within the confines of our SUV we approached 2 bikes riding in a standard but below speed limit stagard formation. A large tractor trailer
passed us in the left lane.
We prepared to pass the bikes and assumed a position in the left lane when suddenly rubber showered our path. The bikes were near our rear and I dared not swerve for thier immediate safety. We plowed through disintegrating rubber wincing as it smacked the metal componants beneath the vehicle.
Fortunately the bikes received only a smattering of the tires shower in their right lane and remained on course.
These guys would have been toast in the left lane.
Seems to me if DOD should focus a little attention on the safety of truck retreads and make their use illegal. What thinks thou.
Encased within the confines of our SUV we approached 2 bikes riding in a standard but below speed limit stagard formation. A large tractor trailer
passed us in the left lane.
We prepared to pass the bikes and assumed a position in the left lane when suddenly rubber showered our path. The bikes were near our rear and I dared not swerve for thier immediate safety. We plowed through disintegrating rubber wincing as it smacked the metal componants beneath the vehicle.
Fortunately the bikes received only a smattering of the tires shower in their right lane and remained on course.
These guys would have been toast in the left lane.
Seems to me if DOD should focus a little attention on the safety of truck retreads and make their use illegal. What thinks thou.