warped tyre

[Vontrapuk]

Hi I went into my car this morning and my tyre was completely down. I have also noticed that my car shudders at 60mph and that the brakes sound as if they are rubbing. Anyway I took the car to get the tyre checked and he said that it was warped and worn at the one side. It also looked as if maybe a piece of metal may have burst it. How would this happen. In January I had my 2 left tyres and 1 alloy replaced due to the bad road do you think this may have damaged the right front tyre as well and gone unoticed?

[FastBarry]

Anyone at anytime can pick up a nail/screw/piece of wire in their tyre, not necessarily down to a bad road although probably doesn't help. But sounds more likely that you should get your tracking and balancing checked. Any tyre sales outlet can do this for you.

[Clanad]

It would be unusual to have a 'warped tire' (tyre in UK).  Damage of this sort, especially a front wheel is more likely a bent rim.  This usually comes from striking a curb while parking, etc.  Your mechanic can test for this,and if found, the only remedy is replacement.  Good luck!