Both right side rims bent and cracked (NEED ADVICE!)

jakeabraham · March 18th, 2011, 04:35 PM

So Michigan roads suck. I hit a pothole, or possibly 2 potholes that caused damage to both my right side rims. They are both bent in and cracked, however, the tires are still holding air. I have 17" (i think, possibly 18") bullit rims. I called the county, since it was on a county road that it happened, and they said the chances of them fixing it are slim to none, basically they have 30 days to fix a pothole after being notified, if they dont, than you can file a claim. But if the specific pothole hasnt been complained about, or it hasnt been 30 days since the last complaint, the city is not liable for it. Which is bullshit. Anyway, I guess this could be a semi good thing? Do you guys think it would be possible to run it through insurance through a tire/rim place (my cousin works at one) and have them charge it to my insurance as needing all new rims and just get FR500's? I know i'll have to pay the deductable, but i pay $375 a month for my insurance, i deserve it. (btw, my insurance goes down to $216 in june, so dont feel TOO bad for me haha)

PLEASE GIVE ME SOME ADVICE!

I'll post pic's if needed.

Thanks,
Jake.

henry03250 · March 18th, 2011, 04:48 PM

I think the best way to get something like wheels and tires fixed because of road dammage is to get a police report on the spot where it happend just like a wreck.
I bet if the mayors rims got dammaged like that the city would pay for it. Tell the city that.
Try calling your agent, see what they have to say.

Serlin · March 18th, 2011, 05:01 PM

YOU WIN! for the most paid out for yearly insurance premium!
$4500 a year for insurance!!!

I would be driving a Sentra.

henry03250 · March 18th, 2011, 05:11 PM

You can save 15% or more on car insurance by switching to geico.lol

SlowSix · March 18th, 2011, 05:27 PM

You must have some serious speeding tickets or something

97S281 · March 18th, 2011, 05:49 PM

You should be able to have them repaired for around $100 a rim at the absolute most.

mp4 player · March 18th, 2011, 06:00 PM

If you're already paying that much for insurance I definitely wouldn't file another claim on it. You're likely to pay about just as much as you would for replacement wheels in the deductible and you'll really pay for it when your insurance goes up more.

Suck it up, buy a couple new rims and be done with it. This is why you swerve pot holes.

Why are you paying that much for insurance anyways? That's just insane.

jakeabraham · March 18th, 2011, 06:08 PM

Originally Posted by mp4 player

If you're already paying that much for insurance I definitely wouldn't file another claim on it. You're likely to pay about just as much as you would for replacement wheels in the deductible and you'll really pay for it when your insurance goes up more.

Suck it up, buy a couple new rims and be done with it. This is why you swerve pot holes.

Why are you paying that much for insurance anyways? That's just insane.

The reason i pay $375 right now is because there was alot of confusion when i added the mustang to my insurance policy in november. Basically accidental missed payments (told them to take it directly out of my checking account and they didnt) and now they're making me make up the money before the policy ends. That's why it goes down to $216 in june, not because of insane tickets or anything. Also, I'm 20 years old and live in Michigan, that has a lot to do with the insurance prices.

mcqueen · March 18th, 2011, 07:42 PM

I would talk to your insurance agent and see if the city should be responsible for the damages or if you're just going to have to file a claim to get the 2 damaged wheels replaced. Are the tires damaged at all?

Originally Posted by jakeabraham

I know i'll have to pay the deductable, but i pay $375 a month for my insurance, i deserve it. (btw, my insurance goes down to $216 in june, so dont feel TOO bad for me haha)

Not too bad? I would pay less than that for an 04 Termi (I'm 20 with a $10k car totaled on my record)

GreenMustang00 · March 18th, 2011, 08:18 PM

Buy new wheels.. Lol I have these following tickets and I pay 150 a month

Street racing
Street racing
Reckless driving
Reckless driving
Speeding 21 over
Speeding 26 over
Speeding 27 over. Lowered to faulty speedometer for some odd reason lol
Inattentive driving
One other but can't remember

WTF did you do to get 375 a month

Edit: never mind I read it all

TheUNZippee! · March 18th, 2011, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by GreenMustang00

Buy new wheels.. Lol I have these following tickets and I pay 150 a month

Street racing
Street racing
Reckless driving
Reckless driving
Speeding 21 over
Speeding 26 over
Speeding 27 over. Lowered to faulty speedometer for some odd reason lol
Inattentive driving
Jacking off a transsexual midget while driving

WTF did you do to get 375 a month

Edit: never mind I read it all

Dude.

GreenMustang00 · March 18th, 2011, 08:23 PM

I have since learned my lesson. Lol

Anyways I can honestly say one street racing, a speeding, the inattentive driving, and a reckless driving one were all bullshit tickets.. Cops around here have been after me everywhere I go... I lay low in the gangsta Monte now hah

jakeabraham · March 20th, 2011, 01:50 AM

henry03250 · March 20th, 2011, 02:41 AM

Figure out what your going to do?

mcqueen · March 20th, 2011, 02:52 AM

Originally Posted by jakeabraham

Welcome to MM

GreenMustang00 · March 20th, 2011, 11:15 AM

Unzippee I just Noticed that hahahaha

It's my job to get it off topic

We already gave him the best answer.. Get new rims.. Not to mention his alignment could be fd also.

6ixer · March 20th, 2011, 03:48 PM

yea dude to ur insurence $$ i only pay 122/month (1337.00 for my 9month instalment plan)

March 18th, 2011, 04:35 PM	#1
jakeabraham Regular 2003 Mustang V6 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Livonia, Michigan Posts: 101 iTrader: 0 reviews	Both right side rims bent and cracked (NEED ADVICE!) So Michigan roads suck. I hit a pothole, or possibly 2 potholes that caused damage to both my right side rims. They are both bent in and cracked, however, the tires are still holding air. I have 17" (i think, possibly 18") bullit rims. I called the county, since it was on a county road that it happened, and they said the chances of them fixing it are slim to none, basically they have 30 days to fix a pothole after being notified, if they dont, than you can file a claim. But if the specific pothole hasnt been complained about, or it hasnt been 30 days since the last complaint, the city is not liable for it. Which is bullshit. Anyway, I guess this could be a semi good thing? Do you guys think it would be possible to run it through insurance through a tire/rim place (my cousin works at one) and have them charge it to my insurance as needing all new rims and just get FR500's? I know i'll have to pay the deductable, but i pay $375 a month for my insurance, i deserve it. (btw, my insurance goes down to $216 in june, so dont feel TOO bad for me haha) PLEASE GIVE ME SOME ADVICE! I'll post pic's if needed. Thanks, Jake. __________________

March 18th, 2011, 04:48 PM	#2
henry03250 Regular 85 Gt, 95 Gt Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 50 iTrader: 0 reviews	I think the best way to get something like wheels and tires fixed because of road dammage is to get a police report on the spot where it happend just like a wreck. I bet if the mayors rims got dammaged like that the city would pay for it. Tell the city that. Try calling your agent, see what they have to say. __________________ Only a true car enthusiast can appreciate any car.

March 18th, 2011, 05:01 PM	#3
Serlin June 2010 ROTM 2000 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 1,539 iTrader: 2 reviews	YOU WIN! for the most paid out for yearly insurance premium! $4500 a year for insurance!!! I would be driving a Sentra. __________________ HPDE Instructor PCA, HOD, Track Guys, ERME www.RaceCarTowHooks.com My Track Videos http://www.youtube.com/user/Msirlin My Garage page: http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-member-17090/

March 18th, 2011, 05:11 PM	#4
henry03250 Regular 85 Gt, 95 Gt Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 50 iTrader: 0 reviews	You can save 15% or more on car insurance by switching to geico.lol __________________ Only a true car enthusiast can appreciate any car.

March 18th, 2011, 05:27 PM	#5
SlowSix Formerly 01silversixer 2001 V6 15.47@89.57 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,471 iTrader: 1 reviews	You must have some serious speeding tickets or something __________________ Build Thread

March 18th, 2011, 05:49 PM	#6
97S281 Rollin' 18/ pushin' 2 1997 Saleen S281 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The lost highway Posts: 6,673 iTrader: 13 reviews	You should be able to have them repaired for around $100 a rim at the absolute most. __________________ MODS IN GARAGE NCMM ORIGINAL BLOWN 96-98 CREW MEMBER # 1

March 18th, 2011, 06:00 PM	#7
mp4 player Hardcore Enthusiast '00 V6 Procharged Mustang Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WA Posts: 1,345 iTrader: 1 reviews	If you're already paying that much for insurance I definitely wouldn't file another claim on it. You're likely to pay about just as much as you would for replacement wheels in the deductible and you'll really pay for it when your insurance goes up more. Suck it up, buy a couple new rims and be done with it. This is why you swerve pot holes. Why are you paying that much for insurance anyways? That's just insane. __________________ 2000 Prochaged V6. T-lok, Mach 1 takeoff exhaust with H-pipe, 20% tint, OEM fogs and all HIDs. SAE Corrected: 289HP/298TQ at 5100RPM(Pegged MAF).

March 18th, 2011, 08:18 PM	#10
GreenMustang00 1 Wheel Peel 2000 Mustang 393w 2001 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,583 iTrader: 4 reviews	Buy new wheels.. Lol I have these following tickets and I pay 150 a month Street racing Street racing Reckless driving Reckless driving Speeding 21 over Speeding 26 over Speeding 27 over. Lowered to faulty speedometer for some odd reason lol Inattentive driving One other but can't remember WTF did you do to get 375 a month Edit: never mind I read it all __________________ 2000 393w Swapped Vert 2001 GT Vert 2002 Six Banger

March 18th, 2011, 08:23 PM	#12
GreenMustang00 1 Wheel Peel 2000 Mustang 393w 2001 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,583 iTrader: 4 reviews	I have since learned my lesson. Lol Anyways I can honestly say one street racing, a speeding, the inattentive driving, and a reckless driving one were all bullshit tickets.. Cops around here have been after me everywhere I go... I lay low in the gangsta Monte now hah __________________ 2000 393w Swapped Vert 2001 GT Vert 2002 Six Banger

March 20th, 2011, 01:50 AM	#13
jakeabraham Regular 2003 Mustang V6 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Livonia, Michigan Posts: 101 iTrader: 0 reviews	__________________

March 20th, 2011, 02:41 AM	#14
henry03250 Regular 85 Gt, 95 Gt Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 50 iTrader: 0 reviews	Figure out what your going to do? __________________ Only a true car enthusiast can appreciate any car.

March 20th, 2011, 11:15 AM	#16
GreenMustang00 1 Wheel Peel 2000 Mustang 393w 2001 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,583 iTrader: 4 reviews	Unzippee I just Noticed that hahahaha It's my job to get it off topic We already gave him the best answer.. Get new rims.. Not to mention his alignment could be fd also. __________________ 2000 393w Swapped Vert 2001 GT Vert 2002 Six Banger

March 20th, 2011, 03:48 PM	#17
6ixer Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 mustang v6 14.6@99.68 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: east greenbush, ny Posts: 1,567 Blog Entries: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea dude to ur insurence $$ i only pay 122/month (1337.00 for my 9month instalment plan) __________________ Ported heads, comp cams cam, AM CAI, posi'd rear with 3.73 gears, flowmaster exhaust Fixed clutch!!!!! "My mustang likes a good ol' fashion bowl of rice....especially fried"

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