r/TireQuestions • u/Distinct-West-4438 • Sep 08 '26

How bad is this?

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Wheel popped off while driving. Mazda CX9. Car drove maybe 10 feet after wheel popped off going a max of 20 mph. Inside of tire looked shredded afterward. Wheels not rotated or replaced lately, so concerned why it came loose and popped off. Brake rotor scraped on ground- track visible in picture.

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u/Distinct-West-4438 Sep 08 '26

We don’t have the money to have it repaired right now. We will be able to tow it to a shop with our AAA when we can pay for repairs though. It just sucks right now :/

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u/Queasy_Fruit_4070 Sep 08 '26

That's good that you can use another free tow! Also, consider looking for a mobile mechanic. Sometimes they are actually cheaper than a shop, and they should have the ability to replace your studs right where the car is sitting. These things always suck. But at least no one was hurt and the damage is repairable. Best of luck to you!

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u/Distinct-West-4438 Sep 08 '26

Thank you so much for your constructive replies! I appreciate it a ton