Potholes can viciously assault innocent vehicles—you’re
lucky it didn’t swallow the car whole. Unless you were going extremely fast,
though, there probably isn’t any structural damage. It takes a pretty big hit
to bend a piece of the suspension. Still, a pothole can do a number of bad
things to the wheel and tire. It’s most likely that vibration comes from a bent
wheel rim. You should be able to see any damage on a close inspection; don’t
forget to check the inside lip of the wheel as well. Most steel and aluminum
wheels can be repaired for less than $150 by companies such as Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists
, a mobile service that fixes
wheels on the spot. In your case you can also buy a used factory-style wheel
for about the same price. It’s also possible that the impact knocked off one of
the wheel balancing weights. And though it’s unlikely, crashing your tire into
a pothole can sometimes damage the steel belts inside, causing them to be out
of round. After a quick look, take the car to a tire-and-wheel specialist for
inspection and repair.
Pothole damage. A potential nightmare for other
parts.
- Tire puncture, damage or wear
- Wheel rim damage
- Premature wear on shocks and struts
- Suspension damage, including broken components
- Steering system misalignment
- Exhaust system damage
- Engine damage
Pothole damage are severe do check yur car frequently
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