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stangstevers
04-23-2019, 06:52 AM
This morning I hit a hole that was about the same as hitting the curb at 40kmh... Front wheel looks bent, tire has a huge balloon on the side and I'd be surprised I didn't break the front suspension.

You can't always look for holes on the 401, lots of shit drivers on that road you need to look out for too.

stangstevers
04-23-2019, 07:15 AM
If the local tire place can't fix the wheel or I have a more serious suspension issue. I will need a flatbed.

ZR
04-23-2019, 07:19 AM
Sorry to hear whats happened. I know at least some local govt's have a plan (niece made a claim against Toronto last yr for same kinda deal on two day old car) in place where you can submit a claim for an occurrence like that, no idea on provincial. As for the car itself, always amazed how badly a rim can be damaged and the car itself comes through with flying colors, hope yours plays out the same.

WTF
04-23-2019, 07:23 AM
take a pic of the road that damaged your car right now

report it to the municipality

when reporting it ask who you contact for reimbursement....as most municipalities have a program that will cover your repair costs if it can be determined that the city's lack of road maintenance caused your damage

a friend years back got the city of Bowmanville to pay $2000 for a damaged wheel/tire on his Benz

Screw
04-23-2019, 07:25 AM
That sure suks , I’ve almost got pot hole avoidance in memory on 404 south to 407 :(

stangstevers
04-23-2019, 07:25 AM
So now... will the 275's I have in back fit upfront and will 315's fit in back? lol Might as well upgrade, fuck it. it's just money.

Armen
04-23-2019, 08:04 AM
Yes and Yes.


So now... will the 275's I have in back fit upfront and will 315's fit in back? lol Might as well upgrade, fuck it. it's just money.

Scrape
04-23-2019, 08:11 AM
Sorry to hear that.

mavrrrick
04-23-2019, 08:22 AM
That Blows!!!

hammerhead
04-23-2019, 08:52 AM
The ten million dollar terrorists in Alberta...

stangstevers
04-23-2019, 08:53 AM
He could claim that potholes are islamaphobic and trudeau will not only buy him a wheel but maybe a new GT500 or something with an apology.

I need to switch religions.

hammerhead
04-23-2019, 08:55 AM
If its your Mustang Ford has extra coverage for this - I believe - maybe you purchased it

stangstevers
04-23-2019, 09:06 AM
Has aftermarket wheels (Foose Mustang edition)... I don't think I'm covered. The funny thing is last year I was really wanting the stock wheels. LOL

stangstevers
04-23-2019, 11:55 AM
The good news is the wheel is perfectly fine, not even a scratch. The tire took the blow... The bad news is I fell in love with a new set of wheels while waiting for my turn.

stangstevers
04-24-2019, 06:52 AM
Another car got tires trashed this morning a blue Mazda I think... anyway right before the "SKL" factory is where that pot-crater is. I'll try and take a pic, there was a cop nearby so not good timing this morning.

I'm going to stick with the foose wheels, I will save up and get 10" in front and 11" in back so 275's and 325's... F it... go for broke.

Mustang4
04-24-2019, 11:19 PM
Glad the car is fine.

ZR
04-25-2019, 07:03 AM
Best of news.

stangstevers
04-25-2019, 07:07 AM
Shout out to foose wheels, heavy but solid mofo's!

FABMAN
04-25-2019, 07:19 AM
So now... will the 275's I have in back fit upfront and will 315's fit in back? lol Might as well upgrade, fuck it. it's just money.

Let me know if you are looking to upgrade as I am looking at selling my complete set off my car and they only have about 4000km on them. 16651

stangstevers
04-25-2019, 07:23 AM
Looks sharp!

But I'm going to stick to 20's either way.

ZR
04-25-2019, 07:24 AM
Dramatic difference in ride quality even dropping back to a 19.

FABMAN
04-25-2019, 07:26 AM
Looks sharp!

But I'm going to stick to 20's either way.

One of the reasons to go with 19” is to reduce the risk of what you encountered (and reduce unsprung weight). Food for thought anyhow and I think they look killer on white.

16652

ZR
04-25-2019, 07:28 AM
Might even look good on grey, have to see in person to be sure though.

stangstevers
04-25-2019, 07:36 AM
Damn, now I want a GT350

ZR
04-25-2019, 07:38 AM
Rims are cheaper.