flattened the front right tyre, smashed up the plastic thing on it, and also i think the rims bent a little. Is there any point in buying those plastic covers because im worried if i do its not going to go on because of the bend in the rim.
THANKS
2007-10-27 13:36:09 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
OBVIOUSLY i have repaired the tyre
DAH like im gonna drive around with a flat tyre lol
2007-10-27 13:47:01 · update #1
probably not, they look nice but are cheap. Next time watch were you drive.
2007-10-27 13:44:00 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Sara♥ 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Nigel M has given you an excellent answer. You should follow his advice. The rim is an essential piece to keep the tire inflated and it must not be bent because a bent rim is dangerous and will cause a poor ride.
2007-10-27 20:52:35 · answer #2 · answered by Bob W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a new tire and rim the plastic hub cap if forced on can break or have to be broke off to get to the lug nuts to take the tire off. If you can afford it a tire with a plain rim for small cars is usually about 100 to150$. Then you could put your plastic hub back on.
2007-10-27 20:41:54 · answer #3 · answered by k.dahman 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would have serious concerns about the wheel and also the steering and suspension. I presume you are in the UK so get your car to a reputable tyre dealer and have the wheel, tracking and suspension checked over. If the tracking is now out of alignment, your tyres will wear unevenly and quickly so get it done. If the steering and suspension is damaged, your car will not behave as you expect it to even driving in a straight line. It will tend to pull to one side.
This really is urgent....so please do it asap.
2007-10-27 20:45:09 · answer #4 · answered by hharry_m_uk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Disregard the rude and stupid people here who make fun of your spelling and language and the fact you aren't up on car terminology. You should have it taken to a shop where they can check for any other damage you may have done. The rim will need to be replaced, the plastic wheel cover isn't so important other than cosmetic.
2007-10-27 20:46:14 · answer #5 · answered by Otto 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
what you need to do is take your vehicle to a respected and certified mechanic and have it fixed properly. you should not be on a discussion board soliciting answers from strangers. you don't know who is giving you answers. for that matter, you do not know me. you sound like a nice, intelligent person. for your own piece of mind, take my advice. this may cost you a bit of money, however you will have learned a wealth of experience. take a day or two to think about this problem. do not rush in and do the first thing someone tells you.
2007-10-27 20:50:47 · answer #6 · answered by PAT H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need the plastic covers.
You will need your front end inspected for damage, repaired and re-aligned.
You should purchase a new rim - a bent rim is dangerous, and likely illegal.
2007-10-27 20:39:16 · answer #7 · answered by Nigel M 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Hub cabs do nothing but look nice... But if the rim is bent then you may have problems with mounting a new tire. You may have to get a new rim.
2007-10-27 20:38:17 · answer #8 · answered by Crypt 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
right now id be worried more about the front end damage that could be done to it,anytime you hit a curb that hard with a car,your going to do some damage to it ,so for now id get it checked out and find out what it was going to cost to get it all straitened back out,when you replace the rim then you can find a hub cap for it,but you will need to get this checked,just to be sure its safe to drive,today's cars have a lot of parts in them,and anyone of them could have been damaged,and the front end could have been knocked out of alignment,have all this checked just to be sure about it,better safe than sorry on this one,good luck with it.
2007-10-27 20:43:46 · answer #9 · answered by dodge man 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Get the tire AND rim replaced, pronto. If you've done that much damage to it, you are risking both your own and other people's lives driving on a damaged wheel like that. DO NOT DELAY.
- The Gremlin Guy, USA -
2007-10-27 20:41:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
the hub cap or the dust cover and yes you can find them, in fact i had to get some last week for my truck.. took some time looking for them but i eventually found them in this hole in the wall store but they had a lot of stuff. You just have to look a little you can find anything somewhere!
2007-10-27 20:39:46 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋