Damn Potholes - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Kid Eh · 01-17-2011, 09:34 AM

So I was driving the other night when I hit a really deep pothole. Didn't even see it. It was dark and it's under a bridge. It's on Royal York Rd. in the northbound lanes right under the Dundas St West bridge. It made for quite a jolt when I hit it. They are just my winter wheels so I'm debating between buying a refurbished wheel for about $250.00 or getting it straightened for about $100.00. Anybody have any good feedback with places fixing bends in the GTA? The ones I found so far are Union Rim Repair, Curbed.ca, and Wheeltek. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

NiceAndSlow · 01-17-2011, 10:05 AM

take a picture of the pothole, your damanged rims, measure it, and write to the MTO.. or local politician. If you have enough evidence, they will pay for the damanges.

335BBS · 01-17-2011, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Kid Eh

So I was driving the other night when I hit a really deep pothole. Didn't even see it. It was dark and it's under a bridge. It's on Royal York Rd. in the northbound lanes right under the Dundas St West bridge. It made for quite a jolt when I hit it. They are just my winter wheels so I'm debating between buying a refurbished wheel for about $250.00 or getting it straightened for about $100.00. Anybody have any good feedback with places fixing bends in the GTA? The ones I found so far are Union Rim Repair, Curbed.ca, and Wheeltek. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Call the City of Toronto RIGHT AWAY. If you document everything and do it with in a coupl eof days their insurance company will pay for your repairs. I missed reporting by a coupl eof days and was turned down. Another friend got compensated for a wheel and tire. They tell you that ALL holes get fixed within 7 days so file your report inside of that. Good luck.

Kid Eh · 01-17-2011, 10:10 AM

Way ahead of you on the reporting. Did that already. Took pictures of the pothole and everything. Heard it can take years to get your money back though.

Anyone have a single front 189 wheel they want to sell?

335BBS · 01-17-2011, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Kid Eh

Way ahead of you on the reporting. Did that already. Took pictures of the pothole and everything. Heard it can take years to get your money back though.

Anyone have a single front 189 wheel they want to sell?

They will hand it all off to Insurance company and you will get a call from them. Doesnt take very long.

edvc520 · 01-17-2011, 06:05 PM

What if my rims are bent but cannot tell by just looking at them/taking pictures?

tirana · 01-17-2011, 06:11 PM

Can you claim curb rash?

Kowboi · 01-27-2011, 11:34 PM

I hit a pothole this afternoon on the way home from work. called 3-1-1 and complained and was told it would be repaired soon.

I'm curious to see what "soon" means to the city of Calgary roads department. :-)

sheerin · 01-28-2011, 07:17 AM

I hit a pothole on the weekend, destroyed my rear right tire. I've put a claim into the city with photos and the invoices from BMW Toronto and Enterprise. I would like to get my $304 bucks back, but i'm not holding my breath. If they deny it, and depending on how busy i am with stuff and if i'm really looking for a project i may take the city to small claims.

But we'll see

335BBS · 01-28-2011, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by sheerin

I hit a pothole on the weekend, destroyed my rear right tire. I've put a claim into the city with photos and the invoices from BMW Toronto and Enterprise. I would like to get my $304 bucks back, but i'm not holding my breath. If they deny it, and depending on how busy i am with stuff and if i'm really looking for a project i may take the city to small claims.

But we'll see

You should be fine. looks like you did everything correctly. Just wait. My only problem 2 years ago was I reported it too late...about 5 or 6 days as i didnt know you could claim. I didnt even have pics.

Kid Eh · 01-28-2011, 09:36 AM

Just to update I ended up going to Union Rim Repair and they did a fantastic job taking the bend out. $105 total.

BMWNTHZST · 01-28-2011, 09:58 AM

I only ever deal with Trevor at Alloy Rim 416.888.7467 (they even pick and & deliver as part of their service).

Thse guys are real pros.

Good luck!

twboy1999 · 01-30-2011, 10:05 PM

today, my steering got f*ck from the sudden drop in elevation on the road..
my car even bottom out..

lose steering now...toronto road sucks

Kid Eh · 02-23-2011, 10:04 AM

Just to update I received a cheque in the mail from their insurance company. Now that was pretty painless and easy.

sathees siva · 02-23-2011, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Kid Eh

Just to update I received a cheque in the mail from their insurance company. Now that was pretty painless and easy.

Glad everything workout fine. That was pretty fast.

01-17-2011, 09:34 AM	#1
Kid Eh Captain Drives: '09 e90 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 779 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 335i [0.00]	Damn Potholes So I was driving the other night when I hit a really deep pothole. Didn't even see it. It was dark and it's under a bridge. It's on Royal York Rd. in the northbound lanes right under the Dundas St West bridge. It made for quite a jolt when I hit it. They are just my winter wheels so I'm debating between buying a refurbished wheel for about $250.00 or getting it straightened for about $100.00. Anybody have any good feedback with places fixing bends in the GTA? The ones I found so far are Union Rim Repair, Curbed.ca, and Wheeltek. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Attached Images __________________ '09 Jet Black E90 335i - Black l Aluminum l Sport l Premium l Cold l Steptronic l Comfort Access l Audio l 313's l Performance Exhaust l "I used to be conceited. Now I'm perfect"
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01-17-2011, 10:10 AM	#4
Kid Eh Captain Drives: '09 e90 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 779 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 335i [0.00]	Way ahead of you on the reporting. Did that already. Took pictures of the pothole and everything. Heard it can take years to get your money back though. Anyone have a single front 189 wheel they want to sell? __________________ '09 Jet Black E90 335i - Black l Aluminum l Sport l Premium l Cold l Steptronic l Comfort Access l Audio l 313's l Performance Exhaust l "I used to be conceited. Now I'm perfect"

01-28-2011, 09:36 AM	#11
Kid Eh Captain Drives: '09 e90 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 779 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 335i [0.00]	Just to update I ended up going to Union Rim Repair and they did a fantastic job taking the bend out. $105 total. __________________ '09 Jet Black E90 335i - Black l Aluminum l Sport l Premium l Cold l Steptronic l Comfort Access l Audio l 313's l Performance Exhaust l "I used to be conceited. Now I'm perfect"

01-28-2011, 09:58 AM	#12
BMWNTHZST Enthusiast Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 833 iTrader: (19) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [3.50] 2008 BMW 335i Conve ... [4.20] 2004 BMW M3 [4.50]	I only ever deal with Trevor at Alloy Rim 416.888.7467 (they even pick and & deliver as part of their service). Thse guys are real pros. Good luck! __________________ 2011 E92 ///M3 Alpine White / Black 2008 E93 335i Black Sapphire Metallic / Saddle Brown 1997 840Ci Jet Black / Black 2004 E46 ///M3 Laguna Seca Blue / Black

02-23-2011, 10:04 AM	#14
Kid Eh Captain Drives: '09 e90 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 779 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 335i [0.00]	Just to update I received a cheque in the mail from their insurance company. Now that was pretty painless and easy. __________________ '09 Jet Black E90 335i - Black l Aluminum l Sport l Premium l Cold l Steptronic l Comfort Access l Audio l 313's l Performance Exhaust l "I used to be conceited. Now I'm perfect"

01-17-2011, 10:05 AM	#2
NiceAndSlow Viet Cong Drives: Black Metalic 335i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 248 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 C2 [0.00] 2001 Boxster [0.00] 2006 VW Touareg v6 [0.00] 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	take a picture of the pothole, your damanged rims, measure it, and write to the MTO.. or local politician. If you have enough evidence, they will pay for the damanges.

01-17-2011, 06:05 PM	#6
edvc520 Lieutenant Drives: E90 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 454 iTrader: (3)	What if my rims are bent but cannot tell by just looking at them/taking pictures?

01-17-2011, 06:11 PM	#7
tirana Lieutenant Drives: E90 335i 6MT MS + F25 35i AT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 573 iTrader: (2)	Can you claim curb rash?

01-27-2011, 11:34 PM	#8
Kowboi Enlisted Member Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 47 iTrader: (0)	I hit a pothole this afternoon on the way home from work. called 3-1-1 and complained and was told it would be repaired soon. I'm curious to see what "soon" means to the city of Calgary roads department. :-)

01-28-2011, 07:17 AM	#9
sheerin Private Drives: 2006 323i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 59 iTrader: (0)	I hit a pothole on the weekend, destroyed my rear right tire. I've put a claim into the city with photos and the invoices from BMW Toronto and Enterprise. I would like to get my $304 bucks back, but i'm not holding my breath. If they deny it, and depending on how busy i am with stuff and if i'm really looking for a project i may take the city to small claims. But we'll see

01-30-2011, 10:05 PM	#13
twboy1999 Private First Class Drives: e46 m3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: toronto Posts: 194 iTrader: (2)	today, my steering got f*ck from the sudden drop in elevation on the road.. my car even bottom out.. lose steering now...toronto road sucks

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