Pothole Alert on Route 280 West (w/ pics)

kennethpetro · 11-19-2008, 11:30 AM

280 West 1000 ft before the exit sign 5B Livingston/The Caldwells*right lane*

It's a rim breaker!
F**ked up 2 of my wheels & popped both tires coming back from NYC last Thursday

Stay out of the right lane, here are some pics of my (now) broken wheels

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tinka · 11-19-2008, 11:32 AM

i hope you are going to claim from the council.

im going through the same on my car,for the alignment.

fizzle · 11-19-2008, 11:38 AM

damn that sucks! hopefully you contact the highway dept.

kennethpetro · 11-19-2008, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by fizzle

damn that sucks! hopefully you contact the highway dept.

I just filled out the NJDOT claim form (TORT form) and i'm sending it certified mail. Has anyone ever been reimbursed for a claim filed on the NJDOT? I didn't have the wheels insured through my insurance company so i was unable to file a claim through them. I hope that doesn't effect the results of the NJDOT investigation.

e90fanatic · 11-19-2008, 11:56 AM

damn. i read a report that they only pay 50% of the total amount claimed. Good luck!!

BoostedCosta · 11-19-2008, 12:06 PM

Damn that pothole got u good sry to see that man I hope everything goes alright

kennethpetro · 11-19-2008, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by e90fanatic

damn. i read a report that they only pay 50% of the total amount claimed. Good luck!!

They claim the reimbursement is up to $1000 but no higher than your deductible. My deductible is 1000 and i'm claiming $960. I'll still take 1/2 of that though. I thought i was shit out of luck and would have to pay for everything until my friend told me about filing a claim w/ the state. I'll take whatever i can get.

shocka1212 · 11-19-2008, 01:29 PM

yea i drive on 280 everyday going to school. its a killer. i have all the potholes memorized by now because if i didnt....... i would be screwed.

mid-corner fun · 11-19-2008, 01:32 PM

oh man, that sucks, let us know how it goes with the reimbursement. I pass by there every day but I'm always on the left lane.

Haven't seen the one you mentioned but there's another large pothole right before exit 4, between the center and right lanes, gets a lot of people...

mid-corner fun · 11-19-2008, 01:34 PM

and speaking of 280, why the hell did they slice across all lanes every 50-100 ft starting from west orange all the way to newark? they even numbered the cuts one at a time...sucks hitting the bumps every 1-2 seconds.

JBiddy · 11-19-2008, 02:51 PM

am sorry about what happened.....hows your alignment???

TT3 iN NyC · 11-19-2008, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kennethpetro

They claim the reimbursement is up to $1000 but no higher than your deductible. My deductible is 1000 and i'm claiming $960. I'll still take 1/2 of that though. I thought i was shit out of luck and would have to pay for everything until my friend told me about filing a claim w/ the state. I'll take whatever i can get.

Do you have the wheel and tire insurance from BMW? That should have covered it 100% up to the cost of the OEM wheels and tires. If the aftermarkets cost more than the OEM's, then the dealer reimburses you up to the cost of the OEM wheels and tires.

e90fanatic · 11-19-2008, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TT3 iN NyC

Do you have the wheel and tire insurance from BMW? That should have covered it 100% up to the cost of the OEM wheels and tires. If the aftermarkets cost more than the OEM's, then the dealer reimburses you up to the cost of the OEM wheels and tires.

1: he said he doesnt have wheel/tire warranty. the only insurance would be his comprehensive which apparently doesn't cover the wheels.

2: BMW doesn't sell tire/wheel warranty. It's the third party. I personally have had great experience at Morristown BMW with InTire wheel/tire warranty. I bought it from twinkidneygrill.com and Rodney took care of everything!

mid-corner fun · 11-19-2008, 03:57 PM

Paragon has reimbursed me 100% for 2 RFT tire replacements (bubbles), both occurred on 280, towards Harrison. Cost = $28/year. Yes, they cover wheels too.

!Xoible · 11-19-2008, 03:58 PM

ouch man... that sucks. those wheels FTL tho man. that's why i hate straight lips

kennethpetro · 11-19-2008, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JBiddy

am sorry about what happened.....hows your alignment???

It seems fine. I have my stock runflats on now for the winter.

I just hope i get something back

kennethpetro · 11-19-2008, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by PeterM1

Paragon has reimbursed me 100% for 2 RFT tire replacements (bubbles), both occurred on 280, towards Harrison. Cost = $28/year. Yes, they cover wheels too.

That is GREAT news!

I claimed 960 for two tires, two new wheels and mounting and balancing. If you were reimbursed at 100% for just a bubble, it gives me hope i'll get something.

Thanks bro

3pete3the5greekI · 11-19-2008, 06:17 PM

!!DAMNN!!!!!! i had some bad pot hole damages but that wins!!

itsbrokeagain · 11-19-2008, 07:06 PM

280 is always a minefield..always was, always will be.

I avoid driving on that road at all costs...if it means me taking side streets and an extra hour, I will do it.

I been in too many friends cars and almost lost too many teeth or banged my head or bit my tongue..

kennethpetro · 11-19-2008, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by e90fanatic

1: he said he doesnt have wheel/tire warranty. the only insurance would be his comprehensive which apparently doesn't cover the wheels.

2: BMW doesn't sell tire/wheel warranty. It's the third party. I personally have had great experience at Morristown BMW with InTire wheel/tire warranty. I bought it from twinkidneygrill.com and Rodney took care of everything!

I do have the tire and wheel warranty from BMW but it's only for the stock wheels. They won't cover any aftermarket wheels, right?

edit - I just found my tire/wheel roadside hazard brochure....i'm going to call them in the am. LOL I can't believe i forgot about that. Maybe i can get reimbursed from both the NJDOT and my warranty plan! Sweet

kennethpetro · 11-19-2008, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 3pete3the5greekI

!!DAMNN!!!!!! i had some bad pot hole damages but that wins!!

This is one contest i wish i wasn't winning LOL

e90fanatic · 11-19-2008, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kennethpetro

I do have the tire and wheel warranty from BMW but it's only for the stock wheels. They won't cover any aftermarket wheels, right?

edit - I just found my tire/wheel roadside hazard brochure....i'm going to call them in the am. LOL I can't believe i forgot about that. Maybe i can get reimbursed from both the NJDOT and my warranty plan! Sweet

no it covers any wheel and tire on the car

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tinka Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 267 Posts Drives: E90 2.0d M SPORT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	i hope you are going to claim from the council. im going through the same on my car,for the alignment.
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shocka1212 Philanthropist 28 Rep 1,054 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	yea i drive on 280 everyday going to school. its a killer. i have all the potholes memorized by now because if i didnt....... i would be screwed. __________________ "Where is your sense of adventure guys? If we don't cut in and out of traffic we will disappoint all those who think BMW drivers are all a**holes." The 2011 3-Series coupe offering the infamous "Harmon Kardon Badging"
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mid-corner fun Lieutenant Colonel 86 Rep 1,513 Posts Drives: F80 M3, '22 X3MC Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NJ iTrader: (5)	oh man, that sucks, let us know how it goes with the reimbursement. I pass by there every day but I'm always on the left lane. Haven't seen the one you mentioned but there's another large pothole right before exit 4, between the center and right lanes, gets a lot of people...
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mid-corner fun Lieutenant Colonel 86 Rep 1,513 Posts Drives: F80 M3, '22 X3MC Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NJ iTrader: (5)	and speaking of 280, why the hell did they slice across all lanes every 50-100 ft starting from west orange all the way to newark? they even numbered the cuts one at a time...sucks hitting the bumps every 1-2 seconds.
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mid-corner fun Lieutenant Colonel 86 Rep 1,513 Posts Drives: F80 M3, '22 X3MC Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NJ iTrader: (5)	Paragon has reimbursed me 100% for 2 RFT tire replacements (bubbles), both occurred on 280, towards Harrison. Cost = $28/year. Yes, they cover wheels too.
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itsbrokeagain 311 Rep 15,745 Posts Drives: 1999 528iT, E53 X5, E46 325xi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Strong Island iTrader: (7)	280 is always a minefield..always was, always will be. I avoid driving on that road at all costs...if it means me taking side streets and an extra hour, I will do it. I been in too many friends cars and almost lost too many teeth or banged my head or bit my tongue..
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