M. Adam Davis wrote:

> That seems non trivial since you're actually tracking several
> different variables, and it sounds like you don't know at least two of
> them:
> 
> What was hit
>  - dimensions
>  - deformation/hardness/malliability

Yes, that's my conclusion so far. Even with assuming these, calculating how
much energy goes into the tire and how much then into deforming the rim is
IMO non-trivial... hence my hope I could fine a nice collection of pictures
with descriptions to give me some feel for the range involved.

Thanks for all your responses,
Gerhard

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