[Shamu406]

I had a left front tire blow out today @ 60 mph, on the Howard Frankland Bridge over Tampa Bay, that connects Tampa to St.Petersburg Florida. Was able to control to the side of bridge on a skinny emergency lane. ( a dire position to be in) considering 4 lanes of high speed traffic crossing the bridge flying by inches from you.
The tire was a 24.5" Sumitomo (2014 date) bought 2 years ago. Damaged wheel beyond repair, took out the wheel flare, and broke the brake line fitting. Roadside swapped the inside rear wheel, crimped the brake line, and drove it to Parliment coach to be repaired.
It was hair raising to put it lightly. My wife nearly got sick from fear.
I did not hit the brakes (which would be a normal reaction), I just stayed calm and rolled it to the side of the road.
The blowout did damage the truck travelling right next to us, damaging both of his side doors, causing all of his side curtain air bags to deploy.
So, not a pleasant way to finish off a nice Memorial Day Weekend. We were coming back from The Florida Folk Festival in White Springs, Florida, on the Suwanee River.
Anyone know where to get a 24.5 " wheel? And a fender flare?