High Speed Spin-Off Failure

A high speed spin-off failure is a tread separation that occurs in unusual operating conditions. It is almost never seen in vehicles of more recent manufacture, but, when it does occur, it is usually restricted to snowy environments.

This type of failure may occur when one of the two rear wheels is stationary and the other wheel is able to spin without restraint. The high centrifugal force of the freely spinning wheel disintegrates the tire. This type of failure is generally the result of a design defect.