egg in tire, possibly bent wheel. love the roads here...

lettucemanatee · 07-07-2005, 12:01 AM

doing 45 i hit this huge ass bump. jarred the car so hard that the mirrors shifted, the wipers went on, cd player skipped (which it had never done before) and change that i kept in the cupholder went everywhere.

naturally, the car felt different in driving.

steering wheel judders ever so slightly now at 70+ on the interstate.

from what i can see, i have an egg in my front right tire (225/45/18 potenza S-03. $200 down the drain)

camber looks like it has possibly gotten slightly more negative? i haven't had the chance to get it on an alignment rack.

what are the odds that i have a bent wheel too? 18" prodrive P1, if that makes a difference.

would just the egg in the tire make my wheel judder?

this seriously blows ass as money is a little tight right now.

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Uncle Scotty · 07-07-2005, 12:06 AM

....damn....sucks, man.....

...don't drive too far on the bad tire, and yes----a bulge can cause a vibration

lettucemanatee · 07-07-2005, 12:10 AM

i just hope there's nothing wrong other than it being a little bit out of alignment and tires.

bent wheel i can deal with but if its anything serious like the steering rack or any major suspension part.......

ugh.

Cosworth · 07-07-2005, 02:52 PM

just testing, don't open, let die.

specialev · 07-07-2005, 07:39 PM

I am not familiar with "eggs" in tires. Huh?

Stanley · 07-07-2005, 08:29 PM

sounds like he busted a steel belt in his tire, causing a bulge...resembling an egg. It happened to me once with stock rims when I hit a 4X4 on the highway. I got an alignment and some new tires, and she's good as new. Hopefully it is the same for you lettucemanatee!

07-07-2005, 12:01 AM	#1
lettucemanatee Scooby Specialist Member#: 32493 Join Date: Feb 2003 Chapter/Region: South East Location: LSU Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX rock chipped blue	egg in tire, possibly bent wheel. love the roads here... doing 45 i hit this huge ass bump. jarred the car so hard that the mirrors shifted, the wipers went on, cd player skipped (which it had never done before) and change that i kept in the cupholder went everywhere. naturally, the car felt different in driving. steering wheel judders ever so slightly now at 70+ on the interstate. from what i can see, i have an egg in my front right tire (225/45/18 potenza S-03. $200 down the drain) camber looks like it has possibly gotten slightly more negative? i haven't had the chance to get it on an alignment rack. what are the odds that i have a bent wheel too? 18" prodrive P1, if that makes a difference. would just the egg in the tire make my wheel judder? this seriously blows ass as money is a little tight right now. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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07-07-2005, 12:06 AM	#2
Uncle Scotty NASIOC Supporter Member#: 16200 Join Date: Mar 2002 Vehicle: OK Houston we have an Uncle	....damn....sucks, man..... ...don't drive too far on the bad tire, and yes----a bulge can cause a vibration

07-07-2005, 12:10 AM	#3
lettucemanatee Scooby Specialist Member#: 32493 Join Date: Feb 2003 Chapter/Region: South East Location: LSU Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX rock chipped blue	i just hope there's nothing wrong other than it being a little bit out of alignment and tires. bent wheel i can deal with but if its anything serious like the steering rack or any major suspension part....... ugh.

07-07-2005, 02:52 PM	#4
Cosworth Scooby Specialist Member#: 3887 Join Date: Jan 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Middletown, NJ Vehicle: 08 Taco, 98 M3/4/5 '00 RC51, '08 KTM	just testing, don't open, let die.

07-07-2005, 07:39 PM	#5
specialev Scooby Specialist Member#: 90156 Join Date: Jun 2005 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Auburn, Wa Vehicle: 1986 Syncro Vanaru 07 SV650	I am not familiar with "eggs" in tires. Huh?

07-07-2005, 08:29 PM	#6
Stanley Scooby Guru Member#: 7374 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: SF Bay Area Vehicle: 2137 Studebaker BlingBlingBlue	sounds like he busted a steel belt in his tire, causing a bulge...resembling an egg. It happened to me once with stock rims when I hit a 4X4 on the highway. I got an alignment and some new tires, and she's good as new. Hopefully it is the same for you lettucemanatee!