Originally Posted by Steelrider

Only had one "blowout" ever - going 40+ down a steep hill with a sweeping turn. Ran over a sharp metal piece at dusk/near darkness and was lucky because there were no cars and I was riding near the middle of the road. Was able to straighten out enough while braking that the (clincher) front tire (700x25) stayed on the rim and rim was undamaged. As someone else mentioned, rear loaded while braking. Tire didn't pop, but loss of air was immediate.