1996 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 210

It's unusual for a tire to "blow out" while you're driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. air goes If out of a tire, it's much more likely leak out slowly. to But if you should ever have a "blowout," here are a few tips about what toexpect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your off the foot accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to a stop well outof the traffic lane. 5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is tight. A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you'd usein a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under controlby steering the wayyou want the vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy and noisy, but you still steer. Gently can brake to a stop -- well off the road if possible. If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely.