Lost rear wheel while on freeway

[dig255]

Originally Posted by dowgars

Three weeks ago I lost the drivers side rear wheel just after entering the freeway going about 45 MPH. The wheel jumped the freeway barrier and hit four cars (The highway patrol said). Thank goodness no one was injured as far as I know. Cars were damaged. All eight lugs were sheared off with about 1/2 inch showing. The tires were recently rotated at an excellent mechanics shop. The conclusion from the way they were sheared was over-tightening. I was told 140 pounds is correct. Best

Sorry to hear what happened.
I am seeing a scary pattern here!
Besides studs, what other damage did your vehicle sustain? Any pics?
I am just settling with the shop insurance from when mine did the same thing. 99 miles after new tires put on.

[dowgars]

No other damage at all thankfully. Maybe I was going slower than I thought. I had lungs replaced all around.

[Nomad Expedition]

Wow let us know how things work out with insurance on something like that I am assuming they will not rebuild that at all.
I am terrified of getting into an accident with my van its like I will never be able to rebuild a new van with all the stuff I have done to my van in the last 10 years...