I am cursed

[Nick M3]

Originally Posted by JST

I found it across the street, badly twisted (but hardly worn). It looks like it was an explosive tire failure that literally blew the rim off the wheel.

IIRC, MB was putting standard tires on those wheels. So it's probably the wheel the failed, which let the tire escape. They are sketchy AF, and never really made sense to me. Talk about cheaping out on an expensive car.

[JST]

Update, here’s what’s left of the spare.

[lemming]

I’m super impressed that you took the time to fix your own tire. Dang, dude.

[Plaz]

Originally Posted by equ

I'm sure that spare was kept at the spec 60psi and then driven at less than 50mph for limited periods.

[Plaz]

Originally Posted by JST

Update, here’s what’s left of the spare.