05/22/2026
PUBLIC SAFETY ...... This wheel detached from a motor vehicle on the highway, flew and struck an overhead light standard, knocking the pole down! The force involved to sheer those bolts is incredible. You can see by the marks inside the wheel's lug/stud holes, this tire had been 'flopping' around before detachment and had made grooves from the stud threads and 'ovaled' the holes. This is caused by over tightening, under tightening, failing to check torque after tire changes and lack of inspections (yes, on your own car too). This is a VERY GOOD reason why you should ONLY get you tires swapped by a professional, not `Johnny comes to my driveway for cheap'.
This was surely a death avoided. Luckily someone didn't die as a result of the 'wheel off incident' or being struck by the pole !