I destroyed a rim on the way back from Goodguys !!!

[DRJDVM's '69]

Well on the way back form Goodguys I hit a rim/tire in the fast lane. The car in front of me swerved just in time and just missed it and I had to make the choice of hit it, or the car next to me.... there was not room enough to get all the way over. I managed to get over enough that it basically destroyed my rim and tire but nothing else....at least thats after my first inspection once I got it home and up on the jackstands...

The guy whose tire came off was across the freeway...... I called AAA and they dispatched CHP.... the guy had a drivers license but no insurance for the vehicle...he was somewhat cool, but I was still pissed.....AAA came and got the car loaded up.... then 2 sherrifs and CHP showed.... I guess the tow compnay called the driver and he didnt answer so they freaked and sent the calavary.....

So the CHP says since the tire/rim was staionary when I hit it, I will be found at fault. Up until that point the other driver was willing to help out with paying for the rim... then it was I'll give you $100..... the CHP also said that I would likley get a point on my record since it was a "staionary object"....

So basically I have the guys info but I'm on the hook for the damages most likely...I can file with my insurance (Grundy), but I dont know how that will effect my rate etc etc...we'll see on Monday....

So..... I need one Bonspeed Delta rim and a Kuhmo tire....hopefully the rest of the suspension checks okay when I do a more detailed inspection tomorrow...

All in all it looks like about $400-600 worth of damage unless I find something tomorrow.... could be a alot worse and my son Kyle was with me, so I thank god the accident wasnt worse.....

Fun fun.....