I'm pretty sure the cars bodywork was OK, however the wheel is probably has damaged after I was dragged 500yds by the highways agency to a safe area. I was on my way to Caterham so I just left the car with them and I'm awaiting the verdict. GJT, it sounds like exactly the same experience, I heard a strange noise and a wobble then the tyre tread split from the side walls within seconds. Considering I was traveling at about 60mph the cars handling was very good and I didn't feel out of control at any time. The worst thing was having to stop where there was only half a hard should and then trying to exit the car with trucks bearing down on me. I then spent a good 30min waving at the 'half a sleep' truck drivers to stop them hitting the car. I lost count of how many near misses there were. Scary stuff. Doug