Wheel spinning is dangerous. Excessive spinning can cause a tyre to “explode”.

Avoid tyre spinning. The centrifugal forces created by a rapidly spinning tyre can cause an explosion by tearing the tyre apart. These forces act on the complete tyre structure, and can be of such magnitude as to break beads as well as rupturing the entire carcass.

When stuck on ice, snow, mud, or wet grass, etc., the vehicle should be rocked gently (alternately using forward and reverse gears) with the least amount of wheel spinning. DO NOT exceed 35 mph as indicated on the speedometer. Never allow anyone to stand near or directly ahead of or behind the spinning tyre.

Do not spin if a drive wheel is off the ground. Serious personal injury or death can result from the explosion of a spinning tyre.