Had a Flat

[Plombhpa]

The bad news is that after the low pressure indicator came on I discovered that I had a flat. Costco would fix the tire because they could be sure that the fix would meet the speed rating. Discount tire said the tire sidewall was damaged. The good news is that I had my full size spare. The better news was that Honda honored my tire and wheel insurance contract even though my tires and wheels are after market.

Even 19” tires are easily damaged. So, my insurance paid off. Not a bad show.

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[Driveitlikeuboughtit]

What made Discount Tire say sidewall was damaged? Could you see bubbling?

 

[tinyman392]

What made Discount Tire say sidewall was damaged? Could you see bubbling?

Driving on a flat normally will destroy the integrity of tire wall. It increases the chances that tire will blow out.

 

[Sil98]

Honda honored my tire and wheel insurance contract

What company is your contract through?

 

[Plombhpa]

What company is your contract through?

Insurance is thru Honda.

 

[Plombhpa]

What made Discount Tire say sidewall was damaged? Could you see bubbling?

There was no sign of damage that I could see but there was a bunch of powdery rubber inside. I dont know if it real or a sales gimmick.

 

[tinyman392]

There was no sign of damage that I could see but there was a bunch of powdery rubber inside. I dont know if it real or a sales gimmick.

Driving on a flat tire lowers the integrity of the sidewall and increases the chances of a blowout. Most good tire places will not patch a tire that's been driven on flat. If you take it off immediately after coming to a stop, then they would patch it up as it's unlikely the tire's sidewall has weakened. Definitely not a sales gimmick.

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