Glossary / General

blowout

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A blowout is when a tire suddenly loses air and goes flat. This can happen if the tire is damaged, and it can make it hard to steer the car safely.

Technical Definition

A blowout refers to a sudden loss of air pressure in a tire, often due to a puncture or damage, which can lead to a loss of control while driving. It's a serious situation that requires immediate attention and can be dangerous if it occurs at high speeds.

Hear It Discussed

"...and I looked under the trunk mat and there was a tire with a blowout right in the sidewall"
Cheating VS "Optimizing" Manufacture Test Data — The Carmudgeon Show w/ Cammisa & DTS — Ep 213 The Carmudgeon Show 03:28

"And it's because they had a blowout. Yeah."
Wymo Way Off!, Genesis G90 Wingback, Hagerty Lists- Shift & Steer EP548 Shift and Steer 17:42

"...the trailer had problems. We had two blowouts. Of course. Did you have spares?"
Indecent builds a sneakerhead’s dream Porsche Porsche Club Insider 06:45