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Bizaro · 01-20-2015, 12:33 PM

Had to drive the car to a really bad area at nigh didnt see a pothole and boom

It was so bad it cut into the tire...

MATTESONDM · 01-20-2015, 12:42 PM

Ouchy. that is a horrible sound! A good rim shop can fix that rim, and check if its bent. Cant do anything about that tire though. Good luck.

chvyman · 01-20-2015, 01:00 PM

looks like it cut the rim protector part of the tire, not a structural part. make sure no cords are cut or any bulging of the tire.

Billy10mm · 01-20-2015, 01:02 PM

Increase air pressure. Provides quite a bit of rim protection.

Bizaro · 01-20-2015, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy10mm

Increase air pressure. Provides quite a bit of rim protection.

im at 31 warmed up right now and with these temperatures I dont think going any more would be wise

whan · 01-20-2015, 02:33 PM

These wheels are pretty sturdy (given they are forged). Curbed my car pretty hard once and seems fine. Took quite a huge scratch out of the rim though.

backeddy · 01-20-2015, 02:42 PM

I had a 4x4 fall off a trailer in front of me and that took out two wheels and two tires. Still fighting with their insurance as they cannot believe it was $2500 in damage..... Check the wheel, it could be bent, if it is, toss it IMO. tire looks ok though as long as not into the cord area as others suggested.

Billy10mm · 01-20-2015, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Bizaro

im at 31 warmed up right now and with these temperatures I dont think going any more would be wise

31 warm is fairly low. I've been experimenting with pressures for a few months now and I'm at 36 to 37 warm (32 to 33 cold ... keeps changing with temp and hard to keep consistent).

I'm fully up to temp after 5 minutes and halfway there at 2 minutes. Highway obviously helps speed up the process (I get on 287 after 1.5 miles of driving (about 3 minutes).

You've got to be down near 25/26 PSI cold to warm up to only 31 ... you are asking for rim damage at that pressure.

Bizaro · 01-20-2015, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy10mm

31 warm is fairly low. I've been experimenting with pressures for a few months now and I'm at 36 to 37 warm (32 to 33 cold ... keeps changing with temp and hard to keep consistent).

I'm fully up to temp after 5 minutes and halfway there at 2 minutes. Highway obviously helps speed up the process (I get on 287 after 1.5 miles of driving (about 3 minutes).

You've got to be down near 25/26 PSI cold to warm up to only 31 ... you are asking for rim damage at that pressure.

ok will give ~36 a shot!

gatorlover · 01-21-2015, 06:54 AM

I recently replaced my stock goodyears at 17,000 miles and had them set to 36psi cold. While the new tires have improved the ride, I have heard positive things regarding running the higher pressures in regards to ride and increased tread life.

TxBandit911 · 01-21-2015, 07:37 AM

Mine didnt drive well at all untill I was 37 psi or so.....

XxScottxXN · 01-21-2015, 07:46 AM

I paid Xtra for tire and wheel protection since our wheels are so expensive.

Splitter · 01-21-2015, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by XxScottxXN

I paid Xtra for tire and wheel protection since our wheels are so expensive.

Yeah but w/ my experiences so far its a PITA to get it fixed. I got quoted on like a 2-3 week turnaround time w/o having the camaro.

MLAZ1990 · 01-21-2015, 11:40 AM

Sounds like every street in Chicago. Sorry man!

01-20-2015, 12:33 PM	#1
Bizaro Account Suspended Drives: 2015 Redhot 1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 1,409	POTHOLES...RIP Had to drive the car to a really bad area at nigh didnt see a pothole and boom It was so bad it cut into the tire... Attached Images

01-20-2015, 12:42 PM	#2
MATTESONDM Drives: 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Indian Head, MD Posts: 307	Ouchy. that is a horrible sound! A good rim shop can fix that rim, and check if its bent. Cant do anything about that tire though. Good luck. __________________ 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10

01-21-2015, 06:54 AM	#10
gatorlover Drives: 2013 AGM 1SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: jacksonville Posts: 248	I recently replaced my stock goodyears at 17,000 miles and had them set to 36psi cold. While the new tires have improved the ride, I have heard positive things regarding running the higher pressures in regards to ride and increased tread life. __________________ 2013 Ashen Grey Metallic 1SS/1LE, NPP, Camera (1 of 43 produced)

01-21-2015, 07:46 AM	#12
XxScottxXN Huge Chevy Fan Drives: 14' 2SS/RS 1LE built 4/22/14 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 838	I paid Xtra for tire and wheel protection since our wheels are so expensive. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS Red Rock Metallic, Recaro seats, sunroof, NPP, Nitto Motivo 275/40/20 front 315/35/20 back, Cold air inductions intake, elite catch can, Stainless Works 1 7/8" long tube headers w/hiflow cats, 20% tint, Intake rod mod by Gwatney Performance, Bo White ported & polished throttle body, powerbond 25% UDP, Howards Cam 226/236 duration- 525/525 lift 110 ....with a WHOLE bunch of fun added!!

01-21-2015, 11:40 AM	#14
MLAZ1990 Drives: 2012 black camaro 2LS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,023 View My Garage	Sounds like every street in Chicago. Sorry man! __________________ SLP Loud Mouth 1 Exhaust, K&N CAI, RS Headlights, NightOwl V2 halo kit, ZL1 Grille, Custom 2LS Emblems, Green Footwells, GM GFX splitter, Ace Alloy Convex All Matte Black Wheels(20x9 & 20x10.5) wrapped in Toyo Proxe STII(255/45/20 & 295/40/20)

01-20-2015, 01:00 PM	#3
chvyman Drives: 2SS 45TH,gfx,blade spoiler,h grille Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Leechburg PA Posts: 295 View My Garage	looks like it cut the rim protector part of the tire, not a structural part. make sure no cords are cut or any bulging of the tire.

01-20-2015, 01:02 PM	#4
Billy10mm Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Hartsdale, NY Posts: 1,434	Increase air pressure. Provides quite a bit of rim protection.

01-20-2015, 02:33 PM	#6
whan Drives: 2014 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Palo Alto/Portland Posts: 79	These wheels are pretty sturdy (given they are forged). Curbed my car pretty hard once and seems fine. Took quite a huge scratch out of the rim though.

01-20-2015, 02:42 PM	#7
backeddy Banned Drives: 2011 Boxster Spyder (best car ever) Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 1,529	I had a 4x4 fall off a trailer in front of me and that took out two wheels and two tires. Still fighting with their insurance as they cannot believe it was $2500 in damage..... Check the wheel, it could be bent, if it is, toss it IMO. tire looks ok though as long as not into the cord area as others suggested.

01-21-2015, 07:37 AM	#11
TxBandit911 Call Me"Doc" Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE BLACK Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ft Riley, Kansas Posts: 890	Mine didnt drive well at all untill I was 37 psi or so.....