Just drove 6 miles on a flat tyre
Discussion
Really annoyed and worried! Just drive home on a B road on my way home from work. Heard an almighty bang and knew I’d hit a pot hole. No where really safe to stop so drive the rest of the journey home, approximately 6 miles. Although I didn’t realise the tyre was punctured, despite the almighty thud.
Anyway tyre is obliterated! Literally destroyed with several large holes in it. Space saver is in back of boot although I don’t even know if the wheel brace will work as last time I had another tyre changed the guy mentioned how tight the wheel nuts were- he struggled with equipment.
What’s the chances there’s damage to the actual wheel or axle? If so what kind of repair cost could we be talking about? Have I possibly got away with just a punctured tyre or some serious damage?
I’ve tried to have a look and can’t see anything obvious, bearing in mind it’s dark and raining.
Will the tyre centre be able to assess for damage?
Anyway tyre is obliterated! Literally destroyed with several large holes in it. Space saver is in back of boot although I don’t even know if the wheel brace will work as last time I had another tyre changed the guy mentioned how tight the wheel nuts were- he struggled with equipment.
What’s the chances there’s damage to the actual wheel or axle? If so what kind of repair cost could we be talking about? Have I possibly got away with just a punctured tyre or some serious damage?
I’ve tried to have a look and can’t see anything obvious, bearing in mind it’s dark and raining.
Will the tyre centre be able to assess for damage?
I’m kind of hoping that the fact I drive down a B road for about 6 miles means there’s nothing too much to worry about. I guess a damaged axle would mean you wouldn’t even be able to drive the car , steer it for example?
If the wheel is cracked , can I get a new wheel quickly?
If the wheel is cracked , can I get a new wheel quickly?
Edited by Rogerout on Tuesday 10th December 22:54
Has a space saver but not sure it has a jack or wheel brace. Hearst’s tyre centre is literally 1/4 a way , on an industrial estate that I live near. Can I change it and just drive very slowly there?
There’s a Kwik Fit even closer, but they can never see you there and then. Apparently Kwik Fit isn’t that quick.
There’s a Kwik Fit even closer, but they can never see you there and then. Apparently Kwik Fit isn’t that quick.
Just to be clear.
You heard an almighty bang, in the dark, raining. So you just drove for what, the next 5, 10, 15 minutes without ever coming across anywhere to stop and review what had happened, but thought, f
k it, I'll crack on.
Upon inspection. The tyre is 'obliterated', which you neither noticed, nor set eyes on, and you're only now concerned about damage to your vehicle.
You shouldn't be driving.
You heard an almighty bang, in the dark, raining. So you just drove for what, the next 5, 10, 15 minutes without ever coming across anywhere to stop and review what had happened, but thought, f
k it, I'll crack on. Upon inspection. The tyre is 'obliterated', which you neither noticed, nor set eyes on, and you're only now concerned about damage to your vehicle.
You shouldn't be driving.
Rogerout said:
Really annoyed and worried! Just drive home on a B road on my way home from work. Heard an almighty bang and knew I’d hit a pot hole. No where really safe to stop so drive the rest of the journey home, approximately 6 miles. Although I didn’t realise the tyre was punctured, despite the almighty thud.
Anyway tyre is obliterated! Literally destroyed with several large holes in it. Space saver is in back of boot although I don’t even know if the wheel brace will work as last time I had another tyre changed the guy mentioned how tight the wheel nuts were- he struggled with equipment.
What’s the chances there’s damage to the actual wheel or axle? If so what kind of repair cost could we be talking about? Have I possibly got away with just a punctured tyre or some serious damage?
I’ve tried to have a look and can’t see anything obvious, bearing in mind it’s dark and raining.
Will the tyre centre be able to assess for damage?
Anyway tyre is obliterated! Literally destroyed with several large holes in it. Space saver is in back of boot although I don’t even know if the wheel brace will work as last time I had another tyre changed the guy mentioned how tight the wheel nuts were- he struggled with equipment.
What’s the chances there’s damage to the actual wheel or axle? If so what kind of repair cost could we be talking about? Have I possibly got away with just a punctured tyre or some serious damage?
I’ve tried to have a look and can’t see anything obvious, bearing in mind it’s dark and raining.
Will the tyre centre be able to assess for damage?
As others have said the tyre is only fit for the bin, but I'd want to get the wheel checked for damage before just getting a new tyre fitted.
It ought to be OK to drive to the tyre centre with the space-saver fitted then get it checked out. Most tyre places these days ought to be able to spot any damage to the wheel given the state of UK roads, and the desirability of monster wheels with rubber-band tyres!
I find it hard to imagine you didn't notice it driving differently though. Last time I had a puncture on a normal tyre I could see smoke coming off it in my door mirror when going around a roundabout, so I fitted the space-saver as soon as I found somewhere safe to do it!
My more recent cars have had run-flats so there is a warning light on the dashboard.
It ought to be OK to drive to the tyre centre with the space-saver fitted then get it checked out. Most tyre places these days ought to be able to spot any damage to the wheel given the state of UK roads, and the desirability of monster wheels with rubber-band tyres!
I find it hard to imagine you didn't notice it driving differently though. Last time I had a puncture on a normal tyre I could see smoke coming off it in my door mirror when going around a roundabout, so I fitted the space-saver as soon as I found somewhere safe to do it!
My more recent cars have had run-flats so there is a warning light on the dashboard.
Rogerout said:
In normal circumstances I would stop of course but I didn’t feel it was punctured, and there wasn’t anywhere convenient to stop safely. If I could feel it was punctured I would have stopped.
This is 100% everyday, normal, daily, British, circumstances. essayer said:
Rogerout said:
essayer— that tyre looks exactly like mine does. Completely shot to bits.
If you can't recognise a tyre that is 'shot to bits', and has suffered catastrophic damage and deflation you shouldn't be driving.If you hit potholes resulting in large noises without inspecting for damage, you shouldn't be driving.
If you do all the above, in the rain, and carry on driving...
Take some responsibility ffs.
Christ, who pissed on your chips today?
OP, when you take it to get a new tyre put on, ask them to check it over, but there's every chance it'll be OK. Putting it on the balancer without a tyre is an easy way to see any buckles or wobbles.
I doubt the suspension etc has suffered too badly, but just ask the garage to give it a once over while there got the wheel off.
OP, when you take it to get a new tyre put on, ask them to check it over, but there's every chance it'll be OK. Putting it on the balancer without a tyre is an easy way to see any buckles or wobbles.
I doubt the suspension etc has suffered too badly, but just ask the garage to give it a once over while there got the wheel off.
EmailAddress said:
If you can't recognise a tyre that is 'shot to bits', and has suffered catastrophic damage and deflation you shouldn't be driving.
If you hit potholes resulting in large noises without inspecting for damage, you shouldn't be driving.
If you do all the above, in the rain, and carry on driving...
Take some responsibility ffs.
Were you born this rude or did you take lessons?If you hit potholes resulting in large noises without inspecting for damage, you shouldn't be driving.
If you do all the above, in the rain, and carry on driving...
Take some responsibility ffs.
hidetheelephants said:
EmailAddress said:
If you can't recognise a tyre that is 'shot to bits', and has suffered catastrophic damage and deflation you shouldn't be driving.
If you hit potholes resulting in large noises without inspecting for damage, you shouldn't be driving.
If you do all the above, in the rain, and carry on driving...
Take some responsibility ffs.
Were you born this rude or did you take lessons?If you hit potholes resulting in large noises without inspecting for damage, you shouldn't be driving.
If you do all the above, in the rain, and carry on driving...
Take some responsibility ffs.
They didn't have an issue an pull over at the nearest opportunity and check. They stated they had no idea what they did, and then blithered on regardless of the consequences.
You don't want to share some pixels with me, but you'll share the roads with them.
Madness.
That's driving without due care at an absolute minimum.
If you’ve blown a tyre out on a pothole that’s the end of your tyre regardless. You can either spend half hour faffing around changing your wheel for a spare getting soaking wet and perhaps endangering yourself ( if you actually have a spare), wait an hour plus for breakdown recovery or just drive on and get home and worry about it later. I’d go with the last one.
Gassing Station | Suspension, Brakes & Tyres | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff