Hate NYC streets
12-28-2008, 03:09 PM
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Driving last night.. When out of nowhere... Bammmmm.
Hit a huge hole which I didnt even see. Blew out two tires and bent both rear rims....
Went to a wheel shop and was told that the inside of the wheels need to be fixed which is not a problem only like $100 so I ordered 2 new tires from tirerack, but the outside of the wheels by the actual face are slightly bent, was told by the body shop it wouldnt leak and could just leave it like that..
So for now the outside of my rear wheels are a little bent
will probably get fixed by the summer...
I HATE NYC STREETTTTTT
Hit a huge hole which I didnt even see. Blew out two tires and bent both rear rims....
Went to a wheel shop and was told that the inside of the wheels need to be fixed which is not a problem only like $100 so I ordered 2 new tires from tirerack, but the outside of the wheels by the actual face are slightly bent, was told by the body shop it wouldnt leak and could just leave it like that..
So for now the outside of my rear wheels are a little bent
will probably get fixed by the summer...
I HATE NYC STREETTTTTT
12-28-2008, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Eugene134' post='754520' date='Dec 28 2008, 07:09 PM
Driving last night.. When out of nowhere... Bammmmm.
Hit a huge hole which I didnt even see. Blew out two tires and bent both rear rims....
Went to a wheel shop and was told that the inside of the wheels need to be fixed which is not a problem only like $100 so I ordered 2 new tires from tirerack, but the outside of the wheels by the actual face are slightly bent, was told by the body shop it wouldnt leak and could just leave it like that..
So for now the outside of my rear wheels are a little bent
will probably get fixed by the summer...
I HATE NYC STREETTTTTT
Hit a huge hole which I didnt even see. Blew out two tires and bent both rear rims....
Went to a wheel shop and was told that the inside of the wheels need to be fixed which is not a problem only like $100 so I ordered 2 new tires from tirerack, but the outside of the wheels by the actual face are slightly bent, was told by the body shop it wouldnt leak and could just leave it like that..
So for now the outside of my rear wheels are a little bent
will probably get fixed by the summer...
I HATE NYC STREETTTTTT
. Luckily nothing major happened to my tires.. 
12-28-2008, 04:00 PM
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Been there - done that!
Unfortunately, the lower the profile (tire) the higher the probability that even a small pothole will take it and the wheel out of service! BTW, the next time you order from TireRack sign up thru the free link in my signature and you'll save a few more bucks!
Unfortunately, the lower the profile (tire) the higher the probability that even a small pothole will take it and the wheel out of service! BTW, the next time you order from TireRack sign up thru the free link in my signature and you'll save a few more bucks!
12-28-2008, 05:07 PM
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happened to me last night, didn't pop the tires but i'm gettin a vibration now over 30 mph. i'm thinking my rims might have slightly bent on the right side. or my alignment was thrown off..
taking off the 20's and putting my stockers on asap. dont wanna risk it any more.
taking off the 20's and putting my stockers on asap. dont wanna risk it any more.
12-28-2008, 07:57 PM
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Go back and take pictures of that pothole and the damages to your car. Make sure you clearly show the dimensions of the hole. Consult a lawyer. You might be able to take the City to the small claims court and get some money for your damages.
I hit a big pothole today too. So far I'm not hearing nor seeing anything unusual. *crossing fingers*
I hit a big pothole today too. So far I'm not hearing nor seeing anything unusual. *crossing fingers*
12-28-2008, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by m37all1ca' post='754676' date='Dec 28 2008, 11:57 PM
Go back and take pictures of that pothole and the damages to your car. Make sure you clearly show the dimensions of the hole. Consult a lawyer. You might be able to take the City to the small claims court and get some money for your damages.
I hit a big pothole today too. So far I'm not hearing nor seeing anything unusual. *crossing fingers*
I hit a big pothole today too. So far I'm not hearing nor seeing anything unusual. *crossing fingers*
12-29-2008, 01:24 AM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='754705' date='Dec 29 2008, 05:37 AM
This is a great point. You should at least try. It can't hurt. Although it can take up to 6 months for a claim to be finalized and for you to be paid by the city. If you're persistent, it could happen. However, dealing with the bureaucracy of NYC is a total nightmare. If it were any other city or a suburb outside the city, I would say go for it. However, with Manhattan, who knows...
Good luck bud, and sorry to hear of this.
12-29-2008, 04:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Eugene134' post='754520' date='Dec 28 2008, 07:09 PM
Driving last night.. When out of nowhere... Bammmmm.
Hit a huge hole which I didnt even see. Blew out two tires and bent both rear rims....
Went to a wheel shop and was told that the inside of the wheels need to be fixed which is not a problem only like $100 so I ordered 2 new tires from tirerack, but the outside of the wheels by the actual face are slightly bent, was told by the body shop it wouldnt leak and could just leave it like that..
So for now the outside of my rear wheels are a little bent
will probably get fixed by the summer...
I HATE NYC STREETTTTTT
Hit a huge hole which I didnt even see. Blew out two tires and bent both rear rims....
Went to a wheel shop and was told that the inside of the wheels need to be fixed which is not a problem only like $100 so I ordered 2 new tires from tirerack, but the outside of the wheels by the actual face are slightly bent, was told by the body shop it wouldnt leak and could just leave it like that..
So for now the outside of my rear wheels are a little bent
will probably get fixed by the summer...
I HATE NYC STREETTTTTT