I am a car-hypochondriac (every little mistake I make, I worry it is bigger than it is, or that it will have lasting, damaging effects on my car). I just got a 1994 Golf, and I am still getting used to driving it around. Today I made a right turn a little too close, and the rear right wheel went over the curb a little.
The car doesn't wobble (that I can notice, it has racing springs and old struts so the ride is a bit bumpy), but the wheel is scraped on the lip and a small chunk of the tire is missing.
Has this done damage to the car at all, suspension, etc... or is this just a wheel problem. Also, even though I don't feel any difference in the ride (no wobble), has the wheel been damaged beyond my notice?
I just need some assurance that I didn't really screw up my car, and that this is just a teeny little scrape on the wheel.
2006-09-23 12:54:45 · 4 answers · asked by whalesalad 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
you should be fine as long as cut in tire wasnt into the cord and just in the meat, otherwise i would replace tire and then your good to role and try not to do curbage lol.
2006-09-23 12:58:09 · answer #1 · answered by Wild horse C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The small scrape on the wheel doesn't matter much, as long as it is small. But you say "a small chunk of tire is missing". Now that would concern ME the MOST. That is NOT a good sign. But I do not know exactly what you mean by this, so perhaps you should just go ask at a tire store. Someone who is trustworthy and will give you an honest answer. Hint: Bring a man with you, and let him do the talking.
2006-09-23 12:58:50 · answer #2 · answered by MrZ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you did damage to the sidewall of the tire you should keep an eye on it. As far as the rim goes,have someone watch you drive away to see if the wheel wobbles!
2006-09-23 13:05:41 · answer #3 · answered by mobilmen59 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would get a new tire,taking a chunk out of the side probably weakened the tire, and could blow out.
2006-09-23 13:10:38 · answer #4 · answered by shepardman1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋