Pothole

crrwd2 · 01-08-2009, 07:55 AM

I hit a pothole on Monday, and initially there didn't seem to be a problem. Well today is Thursday and my front driver side tire is shaking badly. There is a shaking vibration in my steering wheel also. The shaking seems to be worse when I am driving at around 25to40 miles per hour. I attempted to get on the interstate, and at about 55 to 60 miles the shaking was there but not as bad. My tires seem ok, no holes or spliting. I can feel the vibration in the floor of the car. I checked underneath to see if I could see any visible damage there was none. I turned the wheel to the left and right and I now hear a hissing sound and the front end of the car bounces up and down.

crrwd2 · 01-08-2009, 07:56 AM

Any help would be appreciated.

theoldwizard · 01-08-2009, 08:22 AM

Likely a bent wheel.

A new aluminum rim can run $300 and up.

Most large cities have specialty repair shops that can straighten a bent rim for under $200.

Check with your insurance company.

phantom_smack · 01-08-2009, 08:40 AM

I would take it to an alignment shop to have it checked out it is a saftey concern for sure.