3pt8 turbo

but when i came out i got a flat... is it the rim? can the pothole caused just a flat? i have 16 inch swing wheels with pretty new continentals mounted on them, i would think the swing wheels are much more stronger than that to be bending just over a pothole but then again its possible, the pothole at my speed can defintely bend a rim. going to get it fixed after lunch but would like to hear some opinions first. TIA.

JAFO

generally you can pinch a tire side wall and cause a flat but the rim will probibly have some damage.

3pt8 turbo

dammit... thats gonna suck... driving on a donut isnt too fun hehe

RKA

You most likely bent the rim. The only question is "is the tire still good?".

3pt8 turbo

yea i figured if the rim is bent.. what are the chances of the tire going with it

RKA

jack up the car, and look at the tire. If there is a hole in it...you're done. Even then...you'll need to pressurize the tire and look for bubbles in the sidewall. Based on what you're saying, the leak is kinda slow, so the shop should be able to check out the tire before removing it from the rim.

3pt8 turbo

ok cool thanks...