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[–] pembo210 [OP] 1 points (+1|-0) Edited

An exploding test tire releases energy equivalent to two and one-half sticks of dynamite and can cause severe injuries to anyone within 50 ft. of the explosion, as well as ear injury -- possibly permanent hearing loss -- to anyone within 100 ft. The degree of danger is also determined by the temperature pressure and cord wear of a test tire.

https://www.nasa.gov/centers/dryden/multimedia/imagegallery/LSRA/EC95-43199-7.html