Photos: "New" tire explodes as pick-up overturns in Pathum Thani

[Henrik Andersen]

Something I not get here 

the car is under 3 months old red plate but he already changed his tires and yes the tires looking new so can it possible be he just not had changed his plate? 

P. S. I have meny puncture with my car but I have never end up like this.

Surely to high speed and lack of driving skills 

[NanLaew]

12 hours ago, Henrik Andersen said:

Something I not get here 

the car is under 3 months old red plate but he already changed his tires and yes the tires looking new so can it possible be he just not had changed his plate? 

P. S. I have meny puncture with my car but I have never end up like this.

Surely to high speed and lack of driving skills 

Ditching the OEM rims and rubber is pretty much the first and most significant 'upgrade' that car and truck owners do in LOS, even if the ride is still on finance.

 

Despite the recent ruminations about law changes, red plates on a vehicle STILL means absolutely bugger all in Thailand.

Edited July 27, 2018 by NanLaew

[lvr181]

On 7/26/2018 at 4:45 PM, sammieuk1 said:

That would surely be the shinny side after his recent monumental turnout.

Hmmm........shiny or slimy? 

[sammieuk1]

34 minutes ago, lvr181 said:

Hmmm........shiny or slimy? 

Probably tarnished and crusty by now?

[Just Weird]

On ‎7‎/‎26‎/‎2018 at 1:13 PM, trainman34014 said:

He has changed his Tyres and they are not the originals; they have a fetish here for 'changing wheels'.    Morons don't realise when you do that with a brand new vehicle you are killing the warranty stone dead.

"...when you do that with a brand new vehicle you are killing the warranty stone dead".

No, you're  not.

Edited July 27, 2018 by Just Weird

[lvr181]

10 hours ago, Just Weird said:

"...when you do that with a brand new vehicle you are killing the warranty stone dead".

No, you're  not.

If it was "under tyred" and/or incorrect rim sizing according to the manufacturers specifications, would you want to "test" the warranty? I  think you would have a very good chance of losing. If the manufacturer refused the warranty (in Thailand) what are you going to do? Call Ghost Busters? (or Big Joke). 

[NanLaew]

Warranty: a guarantee to replace some stuff that might break.

 

Insurance: a guarantee to replace some things that might be broken.

 

The average  Thai driver as far, far too pragmatic to bugger about with such arcane western affectations as warranties and insurances.

[scorecard]

On 7/26/2018 at 11:36 AM, worgeordie said:

Why does he need new tyres,he's on a red plate,so truck

should be relatively new,and looking underneath,brand new.

regards worgeordie

Good point however one of my outer circle Thai guys is adamant that tyres should always be changed for new every 12 months regardless of how many kilometers the tyres have travelled, and many family members believe him. 

[worgeordie]

45 minutes ago, scorecard said:

Good point however one of my outer circle Thai guys is adamant that tyres should always be changed for new every 12 months regardless of how many kilometers the tyres have travelled, and many family members believe him. 

That would be very expensive motoring,does he own a tyre shop.

regards Worgeordie

[Just Weird]

1 hour ago, lvr181 said:

If it was "under tyred" and/or incorrect rim sizing according to the manufacturers specifications, would you want to "test" the warranty? I  think you would have a very good chance of losing.

Test the warranty on what? 

 

Obviously, if tyres/wheels are being replaced the manufacturer's warranty will not cover those new items but normal wheel/tyre changes (i.e. changes that are not so extreme that they would compromise the safety/reliability of other parts) will not affect the warranty on unrelated parts.

[scorecard]

20 minutes ago, worgeordie said:

That would be very expensive motoring,does he own a tyre shop.

regards Worgeordie

How true, very expensive and not necessary.

 

No shop but this is a character who knows everything but knows nothing. He's also convinced many family members that you should never top up the water in the battery higher than 5 centimeters below the outside top level of the battery case, otherwise it could explode. Hence then have a pencil with a 5 cm line on the pencil. They insert the pencil to check the water level then again after they've done any top up.

 

Part of the story is that this guy was a small success local rock star for a couple of years and family and local villagers see him as a superstar, god, who knows everything. He's also the type that put toddlers and little kids in the back of his pick up, often without the knowledge or approval of the kids parents, and then he drives very fast on the highway. 

 

My son and his wife keep well away from him and if they do 'meet' at a family event son keeps his kids very close by every minute.

 

 

 

 

Edited July 28, 2018 by scorecard

[lvr181]

1 hour ago, Just Weird said:

Test the warranty on what? 

Try and make a claim. 

[Just Weird]

3 minutes ago, lvr181 said:

Try and make a claim. 

Yes, you said that before but make a claim on what parts?   The wheels/tyres?   New wheels or tyres do not affect a vehicles warranty unless they are extreme modifications.

 

Or are you trying to say that all those thousands of cars with non-original tyres are no longer covered by the manufactures warranty?  

Edited July 28, 2018 by Just Weird

[transam]

On 7/26/2018 at 11:36 AM, worgeordie said:

Why does he need new tyres,he's on a red plate,so truck

should be relatively new,and looking underneath,brand new.

regards worgeordie

I would suggest they are not factory fitted tyres...

[lvr181]

1 minute ago, Just Weird said:

Yes, you said that before but make a claim on what parts?   The wheels/tyres?   New wheels or tyres do not affect a vehicles warranty unless they are extreme modifications.

Such changes may just allow the manufacturer the opportunity to opt out of a warranty claim, in Thailand. In a western society, because of stricter consumer law, the manufacturer may not try it on (but they might still try).

 

And I would think that  "under tyred" and/or incorrect rim sizing" may just = extreme modifications. Motor vehicle manufacturers have a 'history' of not addressing warranty claims unless forced to do so under Consumer Law. Remember, this is Thailand NOT a first world, western society.

[jenny2017]

A great photo for Ford Advertisement. 

[scorecard]

7 minutes ago, lvr181 said:

Such changes may just allow the manufacturer the opportunity to opt out of a warranty claim, in Thailand. In a western society, because of stricter consumer law, the manufacturer may not try it on (but they might still try).

 

And I would think that  "under tyred" and/or incorrect rim sizing" may just = extreme modifications. Motor vehicle manufacturers have a 'history' of not addressing warranty claims unless forced to do so under Consumer Law. Remember, this is Thailand NOT a first world, western society.

 

And they did it in Western countries too until better laws stopped them.

 

 

[55Jay]

Enjoyed the short video in the main, linked article.  Sounds like a couple of Japanese porn stars.  And then they just stopped in the fast lane, lucky the traffic seemed to be moving slowly and they didn't get smashed from behind.

[lvr181]

19 minutes ago, Just Weird said:

Yes, you said that before but make a claim on what parts?   The wheels/tyres?   New wheels or tyres do not affect a vehicles warranty unless they are extreme modifications.

 

Or are you trying to say that all those thousands of cars with non-original tyres are no longer covered by the manufactures warranty?  

I now surrender.

 

BTW - I have been down a similar experience with my brand new Toyota in the past (in my 'nanny state'), where I was told that if it was not manufactured by Toyota it is NOT covered by them! And that was for items added or changed pre-delivery, as requested by myself. Only covered by those items manufacturer! 

 

I "rest my case". YMMV. 

[Just Weird]

25 minutes ago, lvr181 said:

Such changes may just allow the manufacturer the opportunity to opt out of a warranty claim, in Thailand. In a western society, because of stricter consumer law, the manufacturer may not try it on (but they might still try).

 

And I would think that  "under tyred" and/or incorrect rim sizing" may just = extreme modifications. Motor vehicle manufacturers have a 'history' of not addressing warranty claims unless forced to do so under Consumer Law. Remember, this is Thailand NOT a first world, western society.

"Such changes may just allow the manufacturer the opportunity to opt out of a warranty claim..."

Normal, reasonable replacements would not allow them that opportunity.

 

"And I would think that  "under tyred" and/or incorrect rim sizing" may just = extreme modifications".

Where did it say that the vehicle was "under tyred and/or incorrect rim sizing" [sic] 

 

 

[jenny2017]

They gave me a little Ford Ranger pick up when somebody killed my Mitsubishi truck and it had to be redone twice. 

 

  What a shitty ride it was. There's an old saying about Ford: " drive on a holiday with a Ford and come back by train."

 

Freaking Outdated and Risky Dicebox. 

 

   

[Just Weird]

7 minutes ago, lvr181 said:

I now surrender.

 

BTW - I have been down a similar experience with my brand new Toyota in the past (in my 'nanny state'), where I was told that if it was not manufactured by Toyota it is NOT covered by them! And that was for items added or changed pre-delivery, as requested by myself. Only covered by those items manufacturer! 

 

I "rest my case". YMMV. 

"...in the past (in my 'nanny state')".  Relevance?

 

"... I was told that if it was not manufactured by Toyota it is NOT covered by them".

So you believe that electrical components, plastic parts, tyres, wheels, suspension components, drive-train components, radiators, air conditioners, air bags, seat belts, sound systems, seats, etc., that are not made by car manufacturers but are bought in from suppliers are not covered by a manufacturers warranty?  Really? 

 

[maximillian]

On 7/26/2018 at 10:22 AM, Denim said:

' He said that he had just changed his old tires for new ones  '

 

Nailed it.

 

Or screwed it...

 

[lvr181]

35 minutes ago, Just Weird said:

"...in the past (in my 'nanny state')".  Relevance?

Sheesh! First world, modern western state with tough consumer laws!!!

 

Now, address your comments to a mirror.

Laa Gawn.

[lvr181]

41 minutes ago, Just Weird said:

"...in the past (in my 'nanny state')".  Relevance?

Ooops...... slow internet - was a double posting. 

Edited July 28, 2018 by lvr181
correction

[jenny2017]

26 minutes ago, maximillian said:

 

Or screwed it...

 

I've seen a pick up on the other side when one of his front tires exploded. The guy was in the fast lane but could get the vehicle to the side of the road without an accident. But there's no car on the road. 

[maximillian]

2 minutes ago, jenny2017 said:

I've seen a pick up on the other side when one of his front tires exploded. The guy was in the fast lane but could get the vehicle to the side of the road without an accident. But there's no car on the road. 

 

Once I sat in a taxi, in the Andes of Peru, when it's front tire went up. It was a very old car but the driver could handle it well. \

It is more diffucult to handle an explosion on a rear tire. So I was told...

[maximillian]

57 minutes ago, jenny2017 said:

They gave me a little Ford Ranger pick up when somebody killed my Mitsubishi truck and it had to be redone twice. 

 

  What a shitty ride it was. There's an old saying about Ford: " drive on a holiday with a Ford and come back by train."

 

Freaking Outdated and Risky Dicebox. 

 

   

 

Mit dem Ford fort, mit dem Zug zurueck.    (sorry mod, German proverb)

[maximillian]

5 hours ago, scorecard said:

Good point however one of my outer circle Thai guys is adamant that tyres should always be changed for new every 12 months regardless of how many kilometers the tyres have travelled, and many family members believe him. 

 

One of my ex gf insisted to warm up her Isuzu truck diesel engine for at least 20 minutes before driving away.   In Thailand, not Alaska.

 

[mehrdad]

On 7/26/2018 at 11:36 AM, worgeordie said:

Why does he need new tyres,he's on a red plate,so truck

should be relatively new,and looking underneath,brand new.

regards worgeordie

This car shown in this comment not same as in headline this report !!! That a 2014 model !!! And this red plate is another pickup!!