1978 Ford Truck help me with tires

1978 FORD TRUCK
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BLAKEWATSON
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Tires and Wheels problem
1978 Ford Truck Two Wheel Drive

i started hearing a clunking noise in the front left tire area while driving. i could smell brakes. when i stopped lots of smoke was coming out of the tire. and tire was tilted with the top of tire pointing inward. what has happened and what can i do to fix it???
Jan 16, 2010 at 11:07 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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Should stop driving it and have it checked
sounds as the wheel bearing
and if so damage to the spinal may occur and also tire will fallout
be-careful and have it checked
Jan 22, 2010 at 10:10 PM
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