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pothole damage Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> CarJunky>> Open Posting Guest Anonymous Poster elizabethmelton@hotmail.com Jan 1, 2008, 3:35 PM Post #1 of 3 (4018 views) pothole damage Sign In My son hit a BIG pothole while driving a 1994 Probe. He says it now smells like burning rubber and there is a groove in the tire. What should he have checked out? We live about 4 hours from him and aren't sure if it's safe to drive it back home to have our reputable mechanic check it out. Chicago mechanics are a bit iffy! Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jan 1, 2008, 4:03 PM Post #2 of 3 (4016 views) Re: pothole damage Sign In This just has to be checked out in person. If you could tell that the tire was the only thing damaged then you could consider using the spare (make a habit of checking tire pressure in those in all cars) but you said you smelled burning rubber so something could be rubbing from being bent and even another wheel and tire may not be the answer right now. If you are worried about mechanics in the area you son is at then perhaps go to a chain tire place that would do alignment too as they should be well equipped to either fix it right there or know that it needs more work than common front end parts that might have been damaged. Who knows - it could need something straightened like for collision damage, T Guest Anonymous Poster Jan 1, 2008, 9:08 PM Post #3 of 3 (4013 views) Re: pothole damage Sign In Thanks! He's going to check around for a recommendation of a reputable mechanic. The groove is on the inside sidewall of the tire so it probably isn't safe to drive any distance. Thanks for the assistance!   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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