A Tesla Model S Plaid driver survived a terrifying crash at roughly 178 MPH on Germany’s Autobahn after an alleged rear tire failure caused the car to lose control.
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The 1,020-horsepower Plaid was reportedly traveling around 286 km/h when the incident happened, just below the 300 km/h speed rating of its tires.
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The biggest twist is that the rear Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport tires were reportedly part of a 2026 safety recall involving potential tread deformation or crown separation during high-speed driving.
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Goodyear warned that affected tires could lose structural integrity at speed and potentially cause a loss of vehicle control.
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The uploader claims the rear tire suffered tread delamination and reportedly knew about the recall beforehand, although the exact cause of the crash has not yet been independently confirmed.
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Despite the enormous forces involved, the driver survived and says he is recovering, with the process expected to take several months.
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