just hit a huge pothole.

gthirtyfizle · 12-25-2008, 11:13 AM

and now I feel like the car pulls to the right. Tire didn't get messed up and I don't know about the rim. There was no shimy at 80.
Do u guys think I just need an alignment?

Alias · 12-25-2008, 11:17 AM

If no shimmy at all and just pulling to the right I would assume just an alignment, also how fast were you going?

gthirtyfizle · 12-25-2008, 11:51 AM

bout 30

bigjae1976 · 12-25-2008, 06:10 PM

I'd get it checked out to make sure your suspension components are good and then get an alignment.

spyderco10 · 12-29-2008, 01:52 AM

I would have your wheels checked for damage just to be safe. Years back I had 16" wheels on 50 series tires on an Accord, hit a pothole, and both front and rear wheels were bent. Werid thing was that there was no tire damage. Just wheels were bent.

Doesn't sound like you have damage though, because you'd probably have a shimmy at speed. And plus you weren't going that fast. But then again, it wouldn't hurt just to have them checked.

sayemthree · 12-29-2008, 02:23 AM

jus to B safe you should get all new wheels in 20 inch size!

gthirtyfizle · 12-29-2008, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by sayemthree

jus to B safe you should get all new wheels in 20 inch size!

Hopefully next week

Got the alignment done since i also had to cause of the drop and everything is perfect.

vtecjulio · 12-31-2008, 05:04 AM

yup i did the same coming from my moms house and heading back to chicago! damnit it sucked! as soon as i hit it, i knew the tire was gone and to confirm that and i let go of the steering wheel and the car pulled to the left

The story continues----> Being a new m3 owner (6 days new) and always having a Honda product! I pulled into the gas station to check my wheel/tire. No *damage* to the wheel but the tire was blown. I went into the trunk to get the "spare", opened the flap and was greeted by an air box. I was like WTF is this.... Thinking maybe its under this airbox I continued to search for my spare. Kept looking for some button that may open a compartment like if i had the batmobile LOL I grabbed my manuel and started to seach for "spare tire"...nothing.. WTF WTF,,, I called road side and asked the agent, where is my spare tire? She replied, your car doesnt have a spare..... HAHAH its only 5 below zero and Im only 60 miles from Chicago...... So yeah, that was my intro to the BIMMER world.... Car was towed back to chicago and 3 days later, they told me I needed a new rim as well

bent the inside of the wheel! Thank GOD I have wheel protection!

alpineweissM3 · 12-31-2008, 05:24 AM

Do yourself a favor and read about the M Mobility System in your owners manual.

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gthirtyfizle Colonel 191 Rep 2,867 Posts Drives: E92 M3 AW Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (4)	just hit a huge pothole. and now I feel like the car pulls to the right. Tire didn't get messed up and I don't know about the rim. There was no shimy at 80. Do u guys think I just need an alignment?
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Alias dork 38 Rep 477 Posts Drives: //M Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: so cal iTrader: (3)	If no shimmy at all and just pulling to the right I would assume just an alignment, also how fast were you going?
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spyderco10 Colonel 63 Rep 2,427 Posts Drives: AW E92 M3 6MT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Honolulu, HI iTrader: (0)	I would have your wheels checked for damage just to be safe. Years back I had 16" wheels on 50 series tires on an Accord, hit a pothole, and both front and rear wheels were bent. Werid thing was that there was no tire damage. Just wheels were bent. Doesn't sound like you have damage though, because you'd probably have a shimmy at speed. And plus you weren't going that fast. But then again, it wouldn't hurt just to have them checked. __________________ “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” - John 3:16
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vtecjulio newbie to the BMW world 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 08 M3 SedaN Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	me too,,, yup i did the same coming from my moms house and heading back to chicago! damnit it sucked! as soon as i hit it, i knew the tire was gone and to confirm that and i let go of the steering wheel and the car pulled to the left The story continues----> Being a new m3 owner (6 days new) and always having a Honda product! I pulled into the gas station to check my wheel/tire. No damage to the wheel but the tire was blown. I went into the trunk to get the "spare", opened the flap and was greeted by an air box. I was like WTF is this.... Thinking maybe its under this airbox I continued to search for my spare. Kept looking for some button that may open a compartment like if i had the batmobile LOL I grabbed my manuel and started to seach for "spare tire"...nothing.. WTF WTF,,, I called road side and asked the agent, where is my spare tire? She replied, your car doesnt have a spare..... HAHAH its only 5 below zero and Im only 60 miles from Chicago...... So yeah, that was my intro to the BIMMER world.... Car was towed back to chicago and 3 days later, they told me I needed a new rim as well bent the inside of the wheel! Thank GOD I have wheel protection! __________________ 08 M3 Sedan 03 NSX sold 93 HONDA EG K20A Swap (yes, its an M killer)
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