Problem with the s2000. Got a flat tire on my rear passenger side a few months ago in the middle of nowhere with no reception and stupidly drove 2 miles on it to get to a tire shop. In the process i bent my rear wheel and had to have it replaced. I also started experiencing a weird pull to the left in which the car needs the steering pulled to the right to go straight now. Also when i give it gas it pulls harder to the left and when i let off the gas it goes back to slight left pull. I ordered rear toe arms and installed them with an alignment but the problem is still there. Also the alignment guy cant seem to get the toe into spec without messing up the camber so im not sure what is bent down there. I feel like its either the rear passenger Lower Control Arm or Knuckle but i have no idea. Any help or ideas would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

Careful inspection didn't find any problems?

 

Taking it to honda dealership for a careful inspection monday morning. Do you guys think thats a good idea or is there a better place to go in south florida?

 

Where in South FL are you exactly? These guys do pretty good work, and they can definitely get you sorted as their mechanics know both Hondas and Acuras very well, but I dunno what their labor rates are like: https://www.acuraofpembrokepines.com/

 

Im in hallandale beach so i made an appointment with honda of aventura. Ill call acura and see if they have any availabilities. I dont really care for cost anymore as this issue has been ongoing for a few months now and i dont want to spend money on a crappy job. As long as they can identify the issue and guarantee a fix i dont mind.

 

Are the tyre pressures even?

Is one tyre more worn than the other?

Same brand and model of tyre on each rear wheel?

What all did you replace during the flat fix?

You sure a front wheel didn't end up out back?

 

Sounds like a bent knuckle or the alignment guy sucks. You can check to see if the lower ball joint is bent in towards the knuckle. You don't need to go to a dealership.

Fradleys in Dania has experience aligning these cars. IDK if they're still open.

 

So you hit something while the tire was being driven flat? driving on a flat alone won't bend a wheel, so it seems some information is missing. What kind of impact damage did the car receive?

 

this might depend on what counts as bent, i've done the same (1 mile) on it and the wheel was definitely out of round lol... OEM AP2v1 rear wheel too. i think it happens when the flat hits a pothole or uneven surface, it has no give and is forced to bend.

 

Unless a MAJOR pothole was hit while driving flat at high speed, I don't see any suspension member being bent by the mere fact of running on a flat tire.

I have seen cars with alum wheels come in where they drove it flat until the tire completely disintegrated at high speed and the wheel never bent. Are our wheels made out of cardboard?

We need more info: tire pressures even? matching tire treads? (depth and tire brand). Alignment numbers? modified suspension?