Notices
GS - 3rd Gen (2006-2011) Discussion about the 2006+ model GS300, GS350, GS430, GS450H and GS460

So i caught a flat last night

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 17, 2012 | 06:25 AM
  #1  
AustinSBP's Avatar
AustinSBP
Thread Starter
Intermediate
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 296
Likes: 13
From: Louisiana
Default So i caught a flat last night

i was on my way home from waffle house after the club and i glanced down at my phone for a sec then heard a small thump... within seconds i seen my tire hazzard light come on... i already knew what happened so i pull over on the interstate and check my tires and at first i couldnt even tell that my tire was completely flat because it was standing up still. so i decided to hop back in and try to drive like 4 miles to make it home and behold a completely flat tire got me home like it was nothing.. i def recommend these Handcook ventus evov12 tires

Specifications & Dimensions
Product Overview:
Season: All Season Tires
See Product Warranty: click here
Sidewall Treatment: BSL, black serrated letters
Specifications:
Load Index: 95 1521 lbs.
Maximum Cold Pressure (psi): 50
Measured Rim Width in inches: 10.5
Overall Diameter (in.): 25.8
Performance Grade: Ultra high performance
Speed Rating: Y 188 mph
Temperature Grade: A
Tire Size: 295-25-20
Traction Grade: AA
Treadwear Grade: 280
Attached Thumbnails So i caught a flat last night-32321_703906599360_256502286_n.jpg  
Reply
Old Dec 17, 2012 | 07:59 AM
  #2  
bigblack06's Avatar
bigblack06
CL Community Team
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (20)
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 7,103
Likes: 368
From: Beantown
Default

Wow your lucky the rim wasn't bent or scratched.
Reply
Old Dec 17, 2012 | 08:27 AM
  #3  
worker's Avatar
worker
Lexus Champion
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,080
Likes: 6
From: of insanity
Default

glance at the phone? sure you weren't texting?
Reply
Old Dec 17, 2012 | 08:28 AM
  #4  
passnu2's Avatar
passnu2
Lexus Champion
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
Liked
iTrader: (33)
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 13,967
Likes: 16
From: .....
Default

lucky is right, I wouldn't suggest doing this on a non run flat tire. Last thing you want is the tire to come off or lose control and crash your car and possibly hurt someone else.
Reply
Old Dec 17, 2012 | 12:09 PM
  #5  
AustinSBP's Avatar
AustinSBP
Thread Starter
Intermediate
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 296
Likes: 13
From: Louisiana
Default

Originally Posted by passnu2
lucky is right, I wouldn't suggest doing this on a non run flat tire. Last thing you want is the tire to come off or lose control and crash your car and possibly hurt someone else.
LOL..i wasnt speeding... and i had my drivers side mirror pointed down so i could see it while i was driving.
Reply
Old Dec 17, 2012 | 12:10 PM
  #6  
AustinSBP's Avatar
AustinSBP
Thread Starter
Intermediate
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 296
Likes: 13
From: Louisiana
Default

Originally Posted by bigblack06
Wow your lucky the rim wasn't bent or scratched.
well i run 295's in the back just for this reason... i always want a little meat under my lip even when i do have air in my tires..
Reply
Old Dec 17, 2012 | 12:13 PM
  #7  
AustinSBP's Avatar
AustinSBP
Thread Starter
Intermediate
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 296
Likes: 13
From: Louisiana
Default

and that pic is how the tire looks after i drove on it..
Reply
Old Dec 17, 2012 | 01:08 PM
  #8  
worker's Avatar
worker
Lexus Champion
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,080
Likes: 6
From: of insanity
Default

actually I would drive with a rim too if I have to, especially at night. Never know what crazy stuff. I prefer destroying a rim and slowly limping home than have something worse happen sitting on the side of the road.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
bclexus
Wheels, Tires & Brakes Forum
26
Nov 25, 2014 09:24 AM
98023IS250
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
28
Feb 27, 2012 08:57 PM
AlexusAnja
Maintenance
5
Oct 19, 2010 10:36 AM
djrazr
SC - 1st Gen (1992-2000)
32
Apr 9, 2010 08:24 AM
phillies
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
22
Apr 19, 2008 09:52 AM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 06:18 AM.