Just drove 6 miles on a flat tyre

Just drove 6 miles on a flat tyre

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Rogerout

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87 months

Tuesday 10th December 2024
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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?

Rogerout

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89 posts

87 months

Tuesday 10th December 2024
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essayer— that tyre looks exactly like mine does. Completely shot to bits. Did they assess for internal damage ?

Regarding prices if there’s damage to the axle or wheel it’s a 2012 Vauxhall Astra.

Rogerout

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Tuesday 10th December 2024
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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?

Edited by Rogerout on Tuesday 10th December 22:54

Rogerout

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87 months

Tuesday 10th December 2024
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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.

Rogerout

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87 months

Tuesday 10th December 2024
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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.

Rogerout

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Tuesday 10th December 2024
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Not a case of not taking responsibility, obviously I can’t blame anyone but myself. I was asking people on a motoring forum if in their opinion there could be more damage done.

Rogerout

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87 months

Wednesday 11th December 2024
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Hi all , update . When at home , I knew I had a space saver but unfortunately the wheel removal kit isn’t complete , there’s a jack but no wheel brace. My aim was to put the save saver on and drive to local tyre centre.

This was a no go and I wasn’t going to drive the car anywhere, knowing the full extent of the damage.

I called mobile fitting centre , local company. Called at 8am , he was there by 9.30. Job complete after 25 mins.

I presume the guy balanced the wheel while he was in his van and replaced the tyre. He said the wheel seemed ok and couldn’t see any damage.

But for peace of mind I think I’ll take to his tyre centre and get pay for a wheel alignment service where it can go up on the ramps.

I drive 28 miles to work and didn’t notice any problems.

Rogerout

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87 months

Wednesday 11th December 2024
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DonkeyApple said:
To be fair, you drove 6 miles with a flat tyre without noticing any problems so you might not want to place too much stock in that particular skillset. wink
Yes I was expecting a comment like that !