Good Morning Family.
I'm getting a first hand lesson in the "Law of Unintended Circumstances" this week. Here we go:
Get killer deal on a set of Nismo rims and brand new tires.
Find out that 2009 TMPS on rims will not "talk" to my 2011 Z.
Purchase 2011 TMPS from forum member at great price.
On the way to have the TMPS switched-out, hit a massive pot hole, but don't notice any damage.
Upon arriving at the tire store (Discount Tire) where I am having TPMS swap done, I'm informed by the manager they don't touch cars with spacers.
Car is parked for the weekend.
Notice on the drive to work on Monday that the car is pulling to the right.
Notice on Tuesday, the pulling is worse. Look at the subject tire, and realize there is hardly any air in it. Remember, I have no TMPS right now.
Immediately take the car across the street and inflate tire to 50 psi in order to make it home later in the day.
Get home last night and check tire. It has 38.5 psi. A few hours later, it's down to 35 psi. Take tire off and inspect for any holes, cuts, nails, etc. Find none and begin a prayer vigil hoping the rim is okay. Mount the spare mini-tire.
Get up this morning and am at Discount Tire when it opens. Manager meets me at my car, and I explain the situation. He thinks its a cut in the bead of the tire which is now ruined anyway.
Purchase new tire and road hazard insurance for the other three.
I'm now waiting to see if the rim/new tire can hold air okay. Apparently, it's okay since i haven't gotten a call back with any problems. Wife's picking up the tire at noon if everything is okay, and I'll mount it tonight.
What I found really interesting is that the flat tire does not fit in the spot where the spare came out of. What do you do if you are on a road trip with luggage?
I'll keep you guys informed on events as they unfold. Still have to get the TMPS swapped-out and a front end alignment. That should happen next week.
I just hope there aren't any bent suspension pieces. I was only going 25 mph when I hit the pot hole, but the impact knocked the wheel out of my hands.