POTHOLE!!!

[queese23]

I just hit a f*cking pothole! I'm scared to death that I bent a rim or damaged my car I checked my rims and DIDnt see anything. Is there any other way to see if I damaged anything?

[burnsniper]

Look for bubbling in the sidewall. Likelihood of damage is:

tire>>>>>wheel>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>suspe nsion

Also, if the pothole was big enough (needs to be massive) its possible that the under body cam into contact with the ground and scraped.

[fullboost]

Chances are that if you bent a rim it is probably on the inside lip due to the way suspension travels. You'll need to take it to a wheel shop to have that checked out. If you have run flats on your car that will help in absorbing potential damage to the rim too.

[awns729]

If your tire is holding air and there's no bubble, I wouldn't worry about it. Everyone hits potholes. Everyone. 90% of the time it's fine.

[JTB]

If it were me, I would get the alignment checked and have the wheel balanced to be sure everything is fine.

[queese23]

When you guys say bubble what exactly do you mean? Because on my front left tire it looks a little wet in a certain spot but I think that's due to the stuff the rub on my wheels after I get my car washed

[MLSavage]

Originally Posted by queese23

When you guys say bubble what exactly do you mean? Because on my front left tire it looks a little wet in a certain spot but I think that's due to the stuff the rub on my wheels after I get my car washed

We mean it looks exactly like a bubble

[queese23]

Do you guys mean like bubble on the tire or when I spray water on my tires look for bubbles : im confused I'm sorry... I have a 4 hour trip today and just want to make sure everything is fine

[burnsniper]

Originally Posted by queese23

When you guys say bubble what exactly do you mean? Because on my front left tire it looks a little wet in a certain spot but I think that's due to the stuff the rub on my wheels after I get my car washed

The tire no longer looks the correct shape. It will have a swell or mound (can be pretty small) that looks kind of like an under inflated balloon.

[135Pats]

Think of a lump on the tire...it'll look like your tire was stung by a bee, along those lines. Should be very obvious if it's there. Unless this pothole was truly gargantuan, your car is probably fine. There isn't a single member on this board who has NEVER hit a pothole.

[queese23]

Originally Posted by burnsniper

The tire no longer looks the correct shape. It will have a swell or mound (can be pretty small) that looks kind of like an under inflated balloon.

Ohh ok thanks bro! Yea I didn't notice anything on the tire so I might be ok... I'm just freaking out right now cause I need to get new breaks soon, and I can't afford all this at once

[shodanusmc]

Bent a rim of the pothole, and bubbled the tire. Then needed a alignment. New tire, rim repair and alignment....$800

[queese23]

Originally Posted by shodanusmc

Bent a rim of the pothole, and bubbled the tire. Then needed a alignment. New tire, rim repair and alignment....$800

Was it a big pothole and how fast was you going?? And did you notice it by just driving you need a alignment or they told u at the dealer

[Isdaako]

Originally Posted by MLSavage

We mean it looks exactly like a bubble

Now those are some impressive bubbles!

[shodanusmc]

I was going about 45 MPH 4 blocks from my house. I thought a 155MM Artillery shell landed on my car. I knew immediately something was broke....