you see when the cunbustion of the tire rod heats up way to hot it will crack into 4 cungruent pieces and will break look for the size of the rods and that will determine the exact reason for your tire rod breaking.
u cant steer or it will break and tire will roll out
What is a "Tire Rod", Do you mean Tie Rod?
There is no such thing as "tire rod" -You very likely mean 'TIE ROD' , these two adjustable rods connect the axle spindles with the steering rack.
You may be able to use the tire iron in place of the rod. This is actually how some jacks are designed.
A tire rod on a 2000 Dodge Neon cost approximately 119.00 to replace. 15.00 at Napa
Eventual wear and tear (metal stress), as well as rust, will cause a tie rod break.
To get the spare tire off a 2002 Nissan Pathfinder you should insert the long rod into the hole in the trunk. Push the long rod down and turn it. Once it catches you can lower the tire down. The rod and tools that you need are under the back seat of your vehicle.
Easy answer. You can't travel more than a few feet with a broken tie rod. A tie rod is an essential link between the steering wheel and the tire. A broken tie rod will allow the tire to steer any direction with no control by the driver. --Ken
Tie rod
I have one for sale
Usually near the jack.
350.00 dollars