Hit a HUGE pot hole F$#%.

Dvdman · 02-25-2012, 09:44 PM

I was on 294 south tollway going on to the I88 west and there was a huge pothole I hit. I don't have a flat but look at my tire. Can I call IDOT or someone and get reimbursed? How much is this gonna cost me?

[/IMG]

[IMG]

[/IMG]

BimmerCop · 02-25-2012, 09:46 PM

That sucks... Wheel is most likely bent as well.

Doctor///M · 02-25-2012, 09:50 PM

yikes! and on 17's too - that must've been a big one!

blacknbean · 02-25-2012, 09:56 PM

ive done the same. new tire was replace by tire insurance and new wheel was on my own dime :/

your wheel doesnt look that bad tho. when you get a new tire they would be able to tell if it can be balanced.

Alpineweiss e90 · 02-25-2012, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blacknbean

ive done the same. new tire was replace by tire insurance and new wheel was on my own dime :/

your wheel doesnt look that bad tho. when you get a new tire they would be able to tell if it can be balanced.

That will balance out but bends can still cause vibrations even of they are balanced.

ndog14 · 02-25-2012, 10:14 PM

Don't ever go to Cleveland. Worst roads I have ever seen, and I'm from Pittsburgh! About 3 weeks ago on my way back from downtown Cleveland I bottomed out my suspension, twice. The first one threw my alignment out and the second brought in back in line, sort of. It is still off but not as bad as after the first pothole.

Dvdman · 02-25-2012, 10:18 PM

Maybe It's time to swap out the runflats then. Chicago streets suck...

DaveL · 02-25-2012, 10:42 PM

Run flat will cost you anywhere between 3-4 bills and you better hope your rim isn't either bent/cracked for that will run about the same as above....Feel your pain for it sucks big time,Good luck.

Sean@PYSpeed.com · 02-25-2012, 10:44 PM

Time for some new rims! =)

CWS335 · 02-25-2012, 10:46 PM

Sorry to see that.

F3_BMW · 02-25-2012, 11:29 PM

ouch that's painful just looking at it.

korr · 02-25-2012, 11:35 PM

damn dude sorry to see that, i hit a freaking huge pothole couple nights ago in nj, rim bent, tire sidewall blown out. Do you have wheel and tire protection ?

Dvdman · 02-25-2012, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by korr

damn dude sorry to see that, i hit a freaking huge pothole couple nights ago in nj, rim bent, tire sidewall blown out. Do you have wheel and tire protection ?

No unless its under my 3 year waranty which expires this year. I'll have to check.

ctuna · 02-25-2012, 11:38 PM

Your wheels .

Sam335ix · 02-26-2012, 12:16 AM

To what I hear you can get money from state or the local jurisdiction for the damage, make some calls to the county on Monday.

korr · 02-26-2012, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam335ix

To what I hear you can get money from state or the local jurisdiction for the damage, make some calls to the county on Monday.

yea i heared about that too

Dvdman · 02-26-2012, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam335ix

To what I hear you can get money from state or the local jurisdiction for the damage, make some calls to the county on Monday.

Thats what I was really wondering. I was hoping someone here knew first hand. I heard that before but I didn't know if it was true. If it is true I probably wouldn't see any cash for years anyway. They just double the Tolls here in Illinois . 40 cents to 80 cents. They could at least fix a pothole on the highway. I'll call someone in the county tomorrow.

middleagedhippie · 02-26-2012, 02:03 PM

No governmental agency is going to simply hand you over cash to replace your damaged rims. To get cash, you would need to file a suit, likely in your local Small Claims Court and prove that the government knew or should have known about the pothold and that it is liable for your hitting it.
Many governments require prior notice of any potential suit.

bmwauug · 02-26-2012, 02:08 PM

Crap - I take that route too. I've actually hit that pothole, just before the merge. Scared the crap out me.

Dvdman · 02-27-2012, 09:07 AM

I would have no case. Its not like I can run onto the expressway and take a pictures of the pothole and prove I hit it. Its not going to be worth the cost of a tire to go through all the time and effort.

achien · 02-27-2012, 09:39 AM

at least a new tire, could also need to re-build the rim.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devestator

I was on 294 south tollway going on to the I88 west and there was a huge pothole I hit. I don't have a flat but look at my tire. Can I call IDOT or someone and get reimbursed? How much is this gonna cost me?

Dvdman · 02-27-2012, 09:46 AM

So it looks like the Tire Rack had a Potenza for $225. I will have it delivered. Will they need do do anything else beside balance the tire? Just take it to a tire shop or Dealer? How much should I expect to pay for all this? Thanks....

02-25-2012, 09:44 PM	#1
Dvdman Major 181 Rep 1,000 Posts Drives: 2022 X5 and 2007 M6 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (2)	Hit a HUGE pot hole F$#%. I was on 294 south tollway going on to the I88 west and there was a huge pothole I hit. I don't have a flat but look at my tire. Can I call IDOT or someone and get reimbursed? How much is this gonna cost me? [/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

02-25-2012, 09:46 PM	#2
BimmerCop Banned 19 Rep 405 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	That sucks... Wheel is most likely bent as well.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-25-2012, 09:50 PM	#3
Doctor///M Brigadier General 1827 Rep 4,219 Posts Drives: 2023 AUDI RS6 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (14) Garage List 2023 Audi RS6 Avant [0.00] BMW M2 Competition [10.00] 2009 BMW 335i [0.00] 2015 M3 [9.52]	yikes! and on 17's too - that must've been a big one! __________________ 2020 F87 M2 Competition /l\ LBB /i\ Executive Package 2013 E70 X5M /l\ Space Grey /i\ Full Silverstone Leather /l\ LED Headlights /i\ Comfort Access /l\ HUD /i\ Ventilated Seats /l\ 22" BBS SV BMW CCA Member
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-25-2012, 09:56 PM	#4
blacknbean Major 14 Rep 1,044 Posts Drives: e92 335i 6MT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: LA iTrader: (2)	ive done the same. new tire was replace by tire insurance and new wheel was on my own dime :/ your wheel doesnt look that bad tho. when you get a new tire they would be able to tell if it can be balanced.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-25-2012, 10:14 PM	#6
ndog14 Banned 55 Rep 1,746 Posts Drives: E90 328xi 6MT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (0)	Don't ever go to Cleveland. Worst roads I have ever seen, and I'm from Pittsburgh! About 3 weeks ago on my way back from downtown Cleveland I bottomed out my suspension, twice. The first one threw my alignment out and the second brought in back in line, sort of. It is still off but not as bad as after the first pothole.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-25-2012, 10:18 PM	#7
Dvdman Major 181 Rep 1,000 Posts Drives: 2022 X5 and 2007 M6 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (2)	Maybe It's time to swap out the runflats then. Chicago streets suck...
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-25-2012, 10:42 PM	#8
DaveL Banned 14 Rep 970 Posts Drives: 2010 335 coupe msport Join Date: May 2010 Location: Darien CT. iTrader: (0)	Run flat will cost you anywhere between 3-4 bills and you better hope your rim isn't either bent/cracked for that will run about the same as above....Feel your pain for it sucks big time,Good luck.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-25-2012, 10:44 PM	#9
Sean@PYSpeed.com Major General 310 Rep 8,952 Posts Drives: 2009 AW E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (22)	Time for some new rims! =)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-25-2012, 10:46 PM	#10
CWS335 First Lieutenant 5 Rep 382 Posts Drives: 2022 G22 (Ordered) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Burbs, USA iTrader: (0)	Sorry to see that.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-25-2012, 11:29 PM	#11
F3_BMW Private First Class 9 Rep 124 Posts Drives: '17 330xi Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Denver iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW i4 M50 [0.00] 2017 BMW 330i XDrive [0.00]	ouch that's painful just looking at it. __________________ 2017 330i xDrive - current 2022 i4 M50 - on order 2009 335i xDrive - sold
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-25-2012, 11:35 PM	#12
korr Captain 36 Rep 737 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bergen / Jersey iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 335i Sedan M-s ... [10.00]	damn dude sorry to see that, i hit a freaking huge pothole couple nights ago in nj, rim bent, tire sidewall blown out. Do you have wheel and tire protection ? __________________ 2011 E90 335i M-Sport BSM
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-25-2012, 11:38 PM	#14
ctuna Lieutenant General 2046 Rep 13,366 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	There are places that will fix or check . Your wheels .
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-26-2012, 12:16 AM	#15
Sam335ix Major 77 Rep 1,274 Posts Drives: 335 ix performance edition Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Redskin Country iTrader: (0)	To what I hear you can get money from state or the local jurisdiction for the damage, make some calls to the county on Monday.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-26-2012, 02:03 PM	#18
middleagedhippie Private 9 Rep 98 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: central florida iTrader: (0)	No governmental agency is going to simply hand you over cash to replace your damaged rims. To get cash, you would need to file a suit, likely in your local Small Claims Court and prove that the government knew or should have known about the pothold and that it is liable for your hitting it. Many governments require prior notice of any potential suit.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-26-2012, 02:08 PM	#19
bmwauug Lieutenant Colonel 591 Rep 1,553 Posts Drives: 2025 X5MC Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Almost There iTrader: (0)	Crap - I take that route too. I've actually hit that pothole, just before the merge. Scared the crap out me.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-27-2012, 09:07 AM	#20
Dvdman Major 181 Rep 1,000 Posts Drives: 2022 X5 and 2007 M6 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (2)	I would have no case. Its not like I can run onto the expressway and take a pictures of the pothole and prove I hit it. Its not going to be worth the cost of a tire to go through all the time and effort.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-27-2012, 09:46 AM	#22
Dvdman Major 181 Rep 1,000 Posts Drives: 2022 X5 and 2007 M6 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (2)	So it looks like the Tire Rack had a Potenza for $225. I will have it delivered. Will they need do do anything else beside balance the tire? Just take it to a tire shop or Dealer? How much should I expect to pay for all this? Thanks....
	Appreciate 0 Quote