Just blew a f**k**g tire!!
Originally Posted by ttrank
Well this sucks...
On my way to work this morning I looked up for a second to adjust my mirror and hit what I think was a piece of wood. It was big enough to scare the $hit out of me but I was able to stay in my lane. I was pretty sure the tire was a goner but my wheel might be bent too. I was almost to work and made it in without having to stop but my pressure light had already come on. It's out in the parking lot with a flat now. I sure hope the wheel is ok. The damage must be on the inside because the outside sidewall is fine. Unfortunately the inside lip of the rim is weaker so it will bend easier.
To make it even worse, I got my front tires with the wheels from AutoMotiveMods so I didn't bother to go buy road hazard.
Time to order up a new tire.
And there is my Monday rant...
Hope your day is better than mine.
On my way to work this morning I looked up for a second to adjust my mirror and hit what I think was a piece of wood. It was big enough to scare the $hit out of me but I was able to stay in my lane. I was pretty sure the tire was a goner but my wheel might be bent too. I was almost to work and made it in without having to stop but my pressure light had already come on. It's out in the parking lot with a flat now. I sure hope the wheel is ok. The damage must be on the inside because the outside sidewall is fine. Unfortunately the inside lip of the rim is weaker so it will bend easier.
To make it even worse, I got my front tires with the wheels from AutoMotiveMods so I didn't bother to go buy road hazard.
Time to order up a new tire.And there is my Monday rant...
Hope your day is better than mine.
Originally Posted by ttrank
Well this sucks...
On my way to work this morning I looked up for a second to adjust my mirror and hit what I think was a piece of wood. It was big enough to scare the $hit out of me but I was able to stay in my lane. I was pretty sure the tire was a goner but my wheel might be bent too. I was almost to work and made it in without having to stop but my pressure light had already come on. It's out in the parking lot with a flat now. I sure hope the wheel is ok. The damage must be on the inside because the outside sidewall is fine. Unfortunately the inside lip of the rim is weaker so it will bend easier.
To make it even worse, I got my front tires with the wheels from AutoMotiveMods so I didn't bother to go buy road hazard. Time to order up a new tire.
And there is my Monday rant...
Hope your day is better than mine.
On my way to work this morning I looked up for a second to adjust my mirror and hit what I think was a piece of wood. It was big enough to scare the $hit out of me but I was able to stay in my lane. I was pretty sure the tire was a goner but my wheel might be bent too. I was almost to work and made it in without having to stop but my pressure light had already come on. It's out in the parking lot with a flat now. I sure hope the wheel is ok. The damage must be on the inside because the outside sidewall is fine. Unfortunately the inside lip of the rim is weaker so it will bend easier.
To make it even worse, I got my front tires with the wheels from AutoMotiveMods so I didn't bother to go buy road hazard.
Time to order up a new tire.And there is my Monday rant...
Hope your day is better than mine.
if you take you tires to discount tire they will add warrenties to them even if you didnt buy them from there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think I have said this on like 4 other threads!
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From: Phoenix
Originally Posted by Floyds_racing
if you take you tires to discount tire they will add warrenties to them even if you didnt buy them from there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think I have said this on like 4 other threads!
Yeah I know, I have a few friends who work for Discount. I just never got around to doing it.
I was ok with the tire, I am mad about the wheel.
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From: Phoenix
Originally Posted by Espresso
That sucks to hear but why didn't you stop knowing you had a flat?
I didn't have a flat, it was just getting low. The light didn't come on until I was almost at work and the light comes on at 28psi. It still had some air in it when I got to work.
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From: Phoenix
Originally Posted by digital1986
look at the bright side, your TWIN TURBO is still in perfect working condition you bastard!!
Actually I think I need a re-tune because it has been a little pissy the last two days. I spent 7 hours driving in tons of traffic home from Vegas yesterday so she is a bit moody.
But yes I am still happy about those.
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From: Phoenix
So this gave me a good chance to weigh my 20" Sevas S-55/FK452 (245/35/20) combo vs. stock sport 17's with 225/45 (or 50) Falken (not sure what model.
The stock wheel/tire is 8lbs less so if you are going to the drags make sure and put your stock wheels back on the front to save a lot of unsprung weight.
The stock wheel/tire is 8lbs less so if you are going to the drags make sure and put your stock wheels back on the front to save a lot of unsprung weight.
Originally Posted by ttrank
Yeah I know, I have a few friends who work for Discount. I just never got around to doing it.
I was ok with the tire, I am mad about the wheel.
I was ok with the tire, I am mad about the wheel.
If they are true friends have them add it now! I have had that done before or just use my name and number just make sure you add the insurance to the new one so all four of mine have insurance!
damn thats horrible T! at least u didnt get wheels that take over a month to arrive and cost 1000 a piece! 
still sucks azz though...what are you driving on now? ive come to realize that when shyt happens it happens several different times at once
still sucks azz though...what are you driving on now? ive come to realize that when shyt happens it happens several different times at once
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From: Phoenix
Originally Posted by chobble19
damn thats horrible T! at least u didnt get wheels that take over a month to arrive and cost 1000 a piece! still sucks azz though...what are you driving on now? ive come to realize that when shyt happens it happens several different times at once
still sucks azz though...what are you driving on now? ive come to realize that when shyt happens it happens several different times at onceThat is true, these are quite cheap compared to some of the big forged ones out there. I almost got a set of DPE's a couple months back. I would be in tears right now!
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From: Phoenix
Originally Posted by Floyds_racing
If they are true friends have them add it now! I have had that done before or just use my name and number just make sure you add the insurance to the new one so all four of mine have insurance!
I'm going to try. One of them just quit and the other is trying for a manager's job so favors may be slim right now.