Hit a pothole (actually a crater) tonight on New Hampshire Ave in Silver Spring, MD. Thought I broke my rim - turns out my rim looks ok but my 17" runflat didn't manage so well. It's got a bubble on the sidewall and part of the bead has pulled away from the alloy rim - I can actually peer inside and see the run flat sidewall.

Has anyone repaired a damaged tire like this or is it ready for the rubbish bin.

Incidently I ordered a set of 205/50 R16 Pirelli PZero Nero M&S from Tire Rack - for my stock Cooper S winter alloys.

 

Absolutely ready for the rubbish bin!!

 

lol, that is too funny. this sounds like the exact same thing that happened to my tire this morning


looks like i will be buying some tires now, and maybe wheels

 

Sorry about the tire, but it is trashed.

 

Sounds like a possibly bent wheel also. Have them checked

Alex

 

Yes, also get an alignment as well, just to be safe.