I have seen cars getting flats that way. I guess with enough pressure and if the angle of impact is right, the seal on the wheel will be lost.

I saw an Oddysey lose a tire trying to get on the gutter to park, a loud pop, he lost the tire. He probably can just re-mount it.

 

yea the sidewall went out, i saw a huge crack i thought of driving the car to nearest shop but feared the tire might just come off also the fix a flat would do no help.., i will be getting all 4 new tires soon

 

Another lesson learned the hard way is to put anti-seize on the threads that you will be using the keyed lug nut on. I do this about once a year. Just a tiny dab to keep the lug nut from seizing, ergo the name "anti-seize". Since these locked lug nuts can't stand the same amount of torque that a standard lug nut can take, if you ever have one galled or rusted on, you might not be able to break it free. Happened to me and I had to chisel the darn thing off. The anti-seize helps prevent that.

Gary

 

You guys have me in a state of panic. I just ran out and looked for my key. I didn't want to wait until I needed it to find out that I didn't have it. I had to crack open the Owner's Manual to find out where to start looking. Aha! Look under the cargo area carpet, stupid! I finally found it, but the infamous black pouch had no lock. I had two, double ended open-end wrenches, a Phillips screwdriver and a pair of pliers in the black pouch. A cold sweat starts to break out on my forehead, as I start to envision an argument with the Service Rep over a $10 key. Eureka! Under my front license plate holder (we don't use a front plate in SC) was a clear zip-lock bag, with my key and registration card. There is even an eye bolt in there for towing but I wonder why there is only one...wouldn't the car go "crabbing" if it was pulled from only one side?

I will sleep better tonight, now that I know I have my wheel key. I might even turn off the C-PAP machine that I use for sleep apnea.

 

There you go, better be prepared than sorry! Guys, head out and find your keys.....I put them on the glove compartment.

And the spare ignition key (credit card type) is locked put in the house...just in case.