Hit a pothole..

White340 · 05-08-2021, 07:13 PM

So I hit a pothole that felt pretty bad a few days ago. I'm not losing air pressure or anything like that and I can't see any bubbles or visible signs of a bent rim, but I'm feeling a little wobble on the steering wheel at highway speeds (70+).

Is it possible that something like this can be fixed by road force balancing the wheel?

How can I check if it is actually bent and would something like that be able to be fixed or do I need a new rim? I have the 666m wheels.

Thanks

Suds · 05-08-2021, 07:20 PM

I would take your car to a good tire wheel shop.
Have them put the wheel on a good road force balancing machine.
Go from there. They should be able to see if the wheel is bent, warped or just can have some weights added.

bsmf8x · 05-09-2021, 04:16 AM

I hit a pothole and needed a new front lower control arm

Symptom was that it would vibrate when I would turn slightly, and vibrate when I'd brake hard

evoix · 05-09-2021, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by White340

So I hit a pothole that felt pretty bad a few days ago. I'm not losing air pressure or anything like that and I can't see any bubbles or visible signs of a bent rim, but I'm feeling a little wobble on the steering wheel at highway speeds (70+).

Is it possible that something like this can be fixed by road force balancing the wheel?

How can I check if it is actually bent and would something like that be able to be fixed or do I need a new rim? I have the 666m wheels.

Thanks

Check for bent or damaged suspension parts first. If you don’t see anything take it to a good shop. A simple wheel balancer can tell you if it’s bent but a road force balance is even better. Most likely it’s the wheel.
I hit one on the belt the other Day and Thought my front end fell out the car.

Wmf80 · 05-09-2021, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by evoix

Check for bent or damaged suspension parts first. If you don’t see anything take it to a good shop. A simple wheel balancer can tell you if it’s bent but a road force balance is even better. Most likely it’s the wheel.
I hit one on the belt the other Day and Thought my front end fell out the car.

I did as well two years ago. As I was pulling over to examine I was already processing in my head, calling out of work and where to take my car. I saw nothing and never any negative effects from the pothole. Still to this day, I can’t believe it.

White340 · 05-10-2021, 04:30 PM

Thanks guys. I put it up on a jack and spun the wheel today. You can visually see that the rim is a little bent. I wonder if this can be repaired. Don't feel like shelling out 1200 on a rim right now.

What do you guys think? Repairable or buy a new rim?

https://youtube.com/shorts/ty2XeEVxC_Q?feature=share

White340 · 05-10-2021, 04:32 PM

I also threw on my winter wheel and while the wobble is gone I still feel a slight vibration at highway speeds. I'm not sure if it was like this before but now I'm looking for it and it's there.

White340 · 05-10-2021, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bsmf8x

I hit a pothole and needed a new front lower control arm

Symptom was that it would vibrate when I would turn slightly, and vibrate when I'd brake hard

Was it obvious that it was bent? Nothing seemed obvious when I looked.

rowdydaoudy · 05-10-2021, 04:40 PM

Typically a pretty reasonable repair price. Local shops in my area would charge $75-125 to repair that. Seems very doable!

THEROK · 05-10-2021, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by White340

Thanks guys. I put it up on a jack and spun the wheel today. You can visually see that the rim is a little bent. I wonder if this can be repaired. Don't feel like shelling out 1200 on a rim right now.

What do you guys think? Repairable or buy a new rim?

https://youtube.com/shorts/ty2XeEVxC_Q?feature=share

Like others have already recommended, take it to a pro wheel shop to get it properly assessed. Rotating it on jacks while suspended is not an accurate read as the wheel/tire can wobble.

6spd4lyfe · 05-11-2021, 08:27 AM

Discount tire can check and let you know

White340 · 05-11-2021, 10:28 AM

Update: went to Proformance industries in New Rochelle. They fixed it and so far so good. They also said my winter wheel that I put on was 1 oz off so rebalanced that as well. So far pretty good. Will get a better idea when I'm on a newly paved road.

Highly recommend them based on my research. Didn't damage the face of the rim either when fixing the inner barrel.

I will get an alignment now to make sure I'm all clear. Does it matter where I take it to? RCT Performance in Long island was around 125 the last time I checked. I'm on a stock suspension. I think they use a Hunter machine. Will they have the correct specs?

If anyone can recommends a better place let me know! Thanks

bsmf8x · 05-11-2021, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by White340

Quote:

Originally Posted by bsmf8x

I hit a pothole and needed a new front lower control arm

Symptom was that it would vibrate when I would turn slightly, and vibrate when I'd brake hard

Was it obvious that it was bent? Nothing seemed obvious when I looked.

My wheel wasn't bent

As for the control arm, it wasn't bent, it just had play. The thing is though 2 mechanics kept telling me (one a BMW "specialist" the other has suspension specialist in his Instagram bio) my suspension was perfect and the control arms had no play and I had a massive drive train issue scaring the shit out of me telling me they can try a rear diff replacement or something

I took it to the dealer and it turned out to be the control arm, which is a 150$ part lol

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White340 Lieutenant Colonel 1393 Rep 1,986 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Comp / 2022 X5 45e Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NYC iTrader: (3)	Thanks guys. I put it up on a jack and spun the wheel today. You can visually see that the rim is a little bent. I wonder if this can be repaired. Don't feel like shelling out 1200 on a rim right now. What do you guys think? Repairable or buy a new rim? https://youtube.com/shorts/ty2XeEVxC_Q?feature=share __________________ 2022 X5 45e : AW/Tartufo 2018 M3 Competition : AW/SO 2016 340i xDrive : AW/CR (sold)
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White340 Lieutenant Colonel 1393 Rep 1,986 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Comp / 2022 X5 45e Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NYC iTrader: (3)	I also threw on my winter wheel and while the wobble is gone I still feel a slight vibration at highway speeds. I'm not sure if it was like this before but now I'm looking for it and it's there. __________________ 2022 X5 45e : AW/Tartufo 2018 M3 Competition : AW/SO 2016 340i xDrive : AW/CR (sold)
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White340 Lieutenant Colonel 1393 Rep 1,986 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Comp / 2022 X5 45e Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NYC iTrader: (3)	Update: went to Proformance industries in New Rochelle. They fixed it and so far so good. They also said my winter wheel that I put on was 1 oz off so rebalanced that as well. So far pretty good. Will get a better idea when I'm on a newly paved road. Highly recommend them based on my research. Didn't damage the face of the rim either when fixing the inner barrel. I will get an alignment now to make sure I'm all clear. Does it matter where I take it to? RCT Performance in Long island was around 125 the last time I checked. I'm on a stock suspension. I think they use a Hunter machine. Will they have the correct specs? If anyone can recommends a better place let me know! Thanks __________________ 2022 X5 45e : AW/Tartufo 2018 M3 Competition : AW/SO 2016 340i xDrive : AW/CR (sold)
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