Are Truck Tire Spikes Dangerous?
Seeing a big rig’s tire spikes getting closer to your vehicle can be downright intimidating. But should you be worried and try to avoid them? No, truck tire spikes are unlikely to be dangerous to you, but they could scratch your car. Most truck tire spikes are made of one aluminum alloy or another, but none of them are noticeably strong. If the truck were to slowly ease into your lane and the spinning spikes were to come into contact with your vehicle, your car door would likely get scratched a bit before the spikes crumpled.
It would be highly unexpected for the spikes to be able to penetrate much of anything, especially not part of your car. However, the intimidation factor of truck tire spikes is intentional. They are meant to catch your attention and deter you from staying close to a truck’s blind spots, which are the worst on either side of the truck and trailer. If your instinct is to back away and give the big rig more space, then the spikes are doing their job as designed.
Were you in a truck accident that was caused by a truck driver who didn’t check to see if your vehicle was in a blind spot? Whether the truck had tire spikes or not, the trucker owes you a duty of care, and you could have a valid accident claim to discuss with an attorney. If you live in Jackson, Mississippi, please call ‘MAGGIO LAW at (601) 265-6869 to schedule a FREE consultation with our truck accident lawyers.
