Freaking Pothole!

Gerg · 08-05-2015, 12:44 PM

So, I hit a pothole today, and now I'm, faced with this.

The tire is holding air for the time being, but I don't want to tempt a blowout at speed around town, and certainly not when I have to drive to Atlanta later this week.

And, apparently NO ONE in this town carries anything that can fit our Sport 19 Rims... Are we sure that today isn't Monday? This feels like a Monday issue.

MagmaRed370z · 08-05-2015, 12:46 PM

Damn bro, that really sucks! You can 1) Sue the city for not repairing potholes (long shot) and/or 2)Buy a replacement tire immediately.

Do you have coverage on your tires?

Gerg · 08-05-2015, 12:52 PM

No sense in suing the city... that would take more time than it's worth.

No, I don't think I've got coverage on the tires. They were on the car when I purchased it (private sale) about 4 or 5 months ago. More or less just SOL, it would seem.

At least it doesn't appear that it bent the frame of the wheel... that was what I was really worried about.

Pops · 08-05-2015, 12:59 PM

That hurts just looking at it. Waiting to fix it has gotta be rough. Hope all works out.

EVOHUNTER · 08-05-2015, 02:15 PM

Ive been reimbursed 3 times from the city.

If you document it properly, take pictures of the hole, how deep it was, where its located.
You've got a good chance. My city declined 97% of all claims lol. This is because people send them a bill, no pictures, not properly documented.

its worth a try.

JARblue · 08-05-2015, 02:16 PM

You don't have to sue them. You just have to ask properly for reimbursement.

08-05-2015, 12:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
Gerg Base Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 156 Drives: 09 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 10	Freaking Pothole! So, I hit a pothole today, and now I'm, faced with this. The tire is holding air for the time being, but I don't want to tempt a blowout at speed around town, and certainly not when I have to drive to Atlanta later this week. And, apparently NO ONE in this town carries anything that can fit our Sport 19 Rims... Are we sure that today isn't Monday? This feels like a Monday issue.

08-05-2015, 12:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 12	Damn bro, that really sucks! You can 1) Sue the city for not repairing potholes (long shot) and/or 2)Buy a replacement tire immediately. Do you have coverage on your tires? __________________ Sold: 2014 Magnetic Black Base. Current: 2014 Magma Red 370z Sport \| ARK Grip Exhaust \| 25mm HR Spacers \| GTR Button \| DRL Mod

08-05-2015, 02:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
EVOHUNTER Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 681 Drives: BOOSTED3-7-0 Rep Power: 14	Ive been reimbursed 3 times from the city. If you document it properly, take pictures of the hole, how deep it was, where its located. You've got a good chance. My city declined 97% of all claims lol. This is because people send them a bill, no pictures, not properly documented. its worth a try. JARblue and Brendan like this. __________________

08-05-2015, 02:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	You don't have to sue them. You just have to ask properly for reimbursement. Brendan likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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08-05-2015, 12:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
Gerg Base Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 156 Drives: 09 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 10	No sense in suing the city... that would take more time than it's worth. No, I don't think I've got coverage on the tires. They were on the car when I purchased it (private sale) about 4 or 5 months ago. More or less just SOL, it would seem. At least it doesn't appear that it bent the frame of the wheel... that was what I was really worried about.

08-05-2015, 12:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
Pops Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Posts: 45 Drives: 2014 BC 370Z TSP MT Rep Power: 14	That hurts just looking at it. Waiting to fix it has gotta be rough. Hope all works out.