Rear Tire Issues!

DooDooBrown · 08-30-2009, 05:19 PM

Ok, so, yesterday I was driving, hydroplaned at about 10 miles an hour making a hard left hand turn. I was able to recover the car, however, not before it spun around and the rear tire hit a curb. The tire partially came off the rim, and I had to use the doughnut (man, does that thing look wierd on the back!) until this morning. Took the tire to a local tire shop, where they remounted the rubber to the rim, filled it up, balanced it, and away I was. Except for one or two small scratches, you cant notice anything ever happened. However, once on my way, I noticed that it sounds like a propeller airplane is coming from the right rear tire. It is a very annoying sound, that is worse between the speeds of 45-65 mph. I havent really noticed the car pulling, and other than the sound, it runs great. Anyone have any ideas? I am taking it to the dealership tommrow, however, was just curious if anyone actually knew what was up.
Thanks!

bullitt5897 · 08-30-2009, 05:39 PM

sounds like a slipped belt to me but IDK...

Mike · 08-30-2009, 05:41 PM

possibly a loose glue on tire weight flapping.

Blown32 · 08-30-2009, 05:45 PM

Hopefully there are no noticable marks on the tire so the dealer will replace if new but you said there were small scratches???.Might be digging in your wallet for about $400..450????????
Hyroplaning at 10 miles an hour???Good luck with that one!

frost · 08-30-2009, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Blown32

Hyroplaning at 10 miles an hour???Good luck with that one!

DooDooBrown · 08-30-2009, 05:48 PM

No, no scratches to the tire, only to the rim!

Blown32 · 08-30-2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DooDooBrown

No, no scratches to the tire, only to the rim!

Dah! Hello!So you think thats cool when they see the rim scratched up?A sure sign you hit something.Take your checkbook with you.I guarantee you will have to pay on your own.

Blown32 · 08-30-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

possibly a loose glue on tire weight flapping.

Only in disneyland will a loose wheel weight sound like an airplane propeller!

Modshack · 08-30-2009, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Blown32

Dah! Hello!So you think thats cool when they see the rim scratched up?A sure sign you hit something.Take your checkbook with you.I guarantee you will have to pay on your own.

Uh, Yeah! Warranty does not cover accident damage. Chances are something is bent, or you've trashed a wheel bearing..

kannibul · 08-30-2009, 07:30 PM

hydroplane at 10MPH? I know the tires are wide, but, that sound a bit "out there"

Maybe you just left a car wash and the tires had soap on them (I did the same thing - once this car breaks loose, it REALLY breaks loose!)

frost · 08-30-2009, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Uh, Yeah! Warranty does not cover accident damage. Chances are something is bent, or you've trashed a wheel bearing..

I was going with the bent theory

kannibul · 08-30-2009, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

I was going with the bent theory

Seems like that'd show up with a balance if they have to add a ton of weights.

Could be one of the weights came off after it was balanced.

Or, the tire was damaged enough that it just needs to be replaced....

zZSportZz · 08-30-2009, 07:38 PM

Can you explain a little more of how you hydroplaned doing 10 mph? I'm just curious on the mechanics of a 10 mph hydroplane.

DooDooBrown · 08-30-2009, 07:48 PM

I was called into work after a huge downpoor (I work as a firefighter). There was a good 1.5 ft. of water on the ground, I wasn't going fast, I dont know how fast I was going, however, I was going down a steep hill and had to make a hard left. I downshifted, slowed, was midway through the turn, gave a little bit of gas, and the *** end swung out. I am not saying it was any fault of the car, as it clearly wasn't, it was my fault, I was just curious as to what the issue may be. Thanks all!

kannibul · 08-30-2009, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DooDooBrown

I was called into work after a huge downpoor (I work as a firefighter). There was a good 1.5 ft. of water on the ground, I wasn't going fast, I dont know how fast I was going, however, I was going down a steep hill and had to make a hard left. I downshifted, slowed, was midway through the turn, gave a little bit of gas, and the *** end swung out. I am not saying it was any fault of the car, as it clearly wasn't, it was my fault, I was just curious as to what the issue may be. Thanks all!

Oh, you hydroplaned the whole car. 1.5ft of water will turn the car into a boat!

08-30-2009, 05:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
DooDooBrown Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ranson, WV Posts: 178 Drives: 09 370 Touring w/spt Rep Power: 16	Rear Tire Issues! Ok, so, yesterday I was driving, hydroplaned at about 10 miles an hour making a hard left hand turn. I was able to recover the car, however, not before it spun around and the rear tire hit a curb. The tire partially came off the rim, and I had to use the doughnut (man, does that thing look wierd on the back!) until this morning. Took the tire to a local tire shop, where they remounted the rubber to the rim, filled it up, balanced it, and away I was. Except for one or two small scratches, you cant notice anything ever happened. However, once on my way, I noticed that it sounds like a propeller airplane is coming from the right rear tire. It is a very annoying sound, that is worse between the speeds of 45-65 mph. I havent really noticed the car pulling, and other than the sound, it runs great. Anyone have any ideas? I am taking it to the dealership tommrow, however, was just curious if anyone actually knew what was up. Thanks!

08-30-2009, 05:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	sounds like a slipped belt to me but IDK... __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

08-30-2009, 05:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	possibly a loose glue on tire weight flapping. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

08-30-2009, 07:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
zZSportZz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,095 Drives: 370z Blk on Blk 6MT Rep Power: 18	Can you explain a little more of how you hydroplaned doing 10 mph? I'm just curious on the mechanics of a 10 mph hydroplane. __________________ --Rick

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Blown32 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N.J. Posts: 289 Drives: 09 370Z Blk sport 6T Rep Power: 16	Hopefully there are no noticable marks on the tire so the dealer will replace if new but you said there were small scratches???.Might be digging in your wallet for about $400..450???????? Hyroplaning at 10 miles an hour???Good luck with that one!

08-30-2009, 05:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
DooDooBrown Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ranson, WV Posts: 178 Drives: 09 370 Touring w/spt Rep Power: 16	No, no scratches to the tire, only to the rim!

08-30-2009, 07:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 267	hydroplane at 10MPH? I know the tires are wide, but, that sound a bit "out there" Maybe you just left a car wash and the tires had soap on them (I did the same thing - once this car breaks loose, it REALLY breaks loose!)

08-30-2009, 07:48 PM	#14 (permalink)
DooDooBrown Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ranson, WV Posts: 178 Drives: 09 370 Touring w/spt Rep Power: 16	I was called into work after a huge downpoor (I work as a firefighter). There was a good 1.5 ft. of water on the ground, I wasn't going fast, I dont know how fast I was going, however, I was going down a steep hill and had to make a hard left. I downshifted, slowed, was midway through the turn, gave a little bit of gas, and the *** end swung out. I am not saying it was any fault of the car, as it clearly wasn't, it was my fault, I was just curious as to what the issue may be. Thanks all!