Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
At the test site, a rigorous proving ground, professionals put the latest RettroBand wheel enhancement to the ultimate challenge on an 18-wheeler semi-truck. With a skilled professional truck driver firmly at the wheel, they deliberately blew out the front tire at highway speed.
In what should have been a heart-stopping moment, the tire exploded and shredded—but the RettroBand performed flawlessly. The innovative stainless steel-reinforced inner band kept the rim elevated and stable, preventing any violent jerking, loss of control, or rim damage. The driver maintained complete steering authority, smoothly guiding the massive rig to safety without a single issue.
This test powerfully demonstrated RettroBand's reliability, proving it delivers life-saving stability when it matters most on heavy commercial vehicles ... RettroBand is ready to bring safety and reliability to the trucking industry!
0:00 - Introductions with Angie Morell, Brett Davis, Rob Craig, and Professional Driver Jesse
Team discusses the extreme adverse weather conditions from this test; explanations for how the semi was prepped with explosives in the front tire and then tested to legal maximum weight limit of 12,000 pounds over the axel with 80,000-pound concrete load; Jesse describes his truck as very "worn"
4:27 - The Blowout - How Did RettroBand Perform?
Jesse gets the truck up to 65mph while Rob Craig sits on a cooler between the seats with no seat belt!!! ("We've done it again, Brett! We've done it again!")
6:52 - The Team Discusses Details of the Blowout
Jesse reports only feeling a slight drop, headed into a tight turn, maintaining full control
10:05 - The Aftermath
Brett describes the condition of the tire after the explosives blew the front tire
12:57 - RettroBand has 100% Performance Track Record
Brett discusses how many field tests have been done, warranty for life, and 69 Class A diesel blowouts where every blowout has performed exactly as intended
13:49 - Brett, Angie, and Jack Cahill at NIRVC Headquarters
Technician Jack Cahill helps take apart the tire from the wheel base/RettroBand and the team dissects the engineering of RettroBand
At the test site, a rigorous proving ground, professionals put the latest RettroBand wheel enhancement to the ultimate challenge on an 18-wheeler semi-truck. With a skilled professional truck driver firmly at the wheel, they deliberately blew out the front tire at highway speed.
In what should have been a heart-stopping moment, the tire exploded and shredded—but the RettroBand performed flawlessly. The innovative stainless steel-reinforced inner band kept the rim elevated and stable, preventing any violent jerking, loss of control, or rim damage. The driver maintained complete steering authority, smoothly guiding the massive rig to safety without a single issue.
This test powerfully demonstrated RettroBand's reliability, proving it delivers life-saving stability when it matters most on heavy commercial vehicles ... RettroBand is ready to bring safety and reliability to the trucking industry!
0:00 - Introductions with Angie Morell, Brett Davis, Rob Craig, and Professional Driver Jesse
Team discusses the extreme adverse weather conditions from this test; explanations for how the semi was prepped with explosives in the front tire and then tested to legal maximum weight limit of 12,000 pounds over the axel with 80,000-pound concrete load; Jesse describes his truck as very "worn"
4:27 - The Blowout - How Did RettroBand Perform?
Jesse gets the truck up to 65mph while Rob Craig sits on a cooler between the seats with no seat belt!!! ("We've done it again, Brett! We've done it again!")
6:52 - The Team Discusses Details of the Blowout
Jesse reports only feeling a slight drop, headed into a tight turn, maintaining full control
10:05 - The Aftermath
Brett describes the condition of the tire after the explosives blew the front tire
12:57 - RettroBand has 100% Performance Track Record
Brett discusses how many field tests have been done, warranty for life, and 69 Class A diesel blowouts where every blowout has performed exactly as intended
13:49 - Brett, Angie, and Jack Cahill at NIRVC Headquarters
Technician Jack Cahill helps take apart the tire from the wheel base/RettroBand and the team dissects the engineering of RettroBand
