After Pothole symptoms

kabhatti · 03-13-2012, 05:46 PM

Hit a rough one a few weeks ago, got a bent rim, had it repaired but now feel a slight pulsating wobble in the steering wheel when turning steering slightly. What else do you think is damaged? The tire is now showing a slight bubble but I don't think this is the cause. Afraid to haveing it checked out

AWD Addict · 03-13-2012, 06:11 PM

Get her on a lift and take a look at the front end components. Make sure everything is straight. Take a close look at the strut too.

You may have just knocked a couple wheel weights off the rim too, leaving it a bit out of balance. Start with that one. I agree, it's unlikely the wheel bubble.

kabhatti · 03-13-2012, 06:27 PM

Only good news is that it passed state inspection while the rim was repaired at the dealership... so I don't think its the wheel balance as its a smooth ride on all speeds. It was a very loud bang hitting the hole/bump with 18 inch 162's and low profile khumo tires.

AWD Addict · 03-13-2012, 10:05 PM

It's worse with 19s.

03-13-2012, 05:46 PM	#1
kabhatti Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 203 Posts Drives: 325i Alpine White Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pennsylvania USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325I [0.00]	After Pothole symptoms Hit a rough one a few weeks ago, got a bent rim, had it repaired but now feel a slight pulsating wobble in the steering wheel when turning steering slightly. What else do you think is damaged? The tire is now showing a slight bubble but I don't think this is the cause. Afraid to haveing it checked out __________________ Car handles so well, I always have to "stop short"
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AWD Addict Chief Executive 300 Rep 2,886 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi 6spd Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	Get her on a lift and take a look at the front end components. Make sure everything is straight. Take a close look at the strut too. You may have just knocked a couple wheel weights off the rim too, leaving it a bit out of balance. Start with that one. I agree, it's unlikely the wheel bubble.
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03-13-2012, 06:27 PM	#3
kabhatti Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 203 Posts Drives: 325i Alpine White Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pennsylvania USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325I [0.00]	Only good news is that it passed state inspection while the rim was repaired at the dealership... so I don't think its the wheel balance as its a smooth ride on all speeds. It was a very loud bang hitting the hole/bump with 18 inch 162's and low profile khumo tires. __________________ Car handles so well, I always have to "stop short"
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03-13-2012, 10:05 PM	#4
AWD Addict Chief Executive 300 Rep 2,886 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi 6spd Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	It's worse with 19s.
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