Big POT HOLE ATE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL. Flattened OEM tire; drove 1000 ft to garage; diagnosed bent rim, destroyed tire; rim was sent away for repair, also bought new tire + mount + align. $600. No accident report. Car rental. No insurance claim. 4 months later, very small bump going into driveway, rocker panel trim fell off revealing heavily damaged rocker panel (from that pot hole). Repaired, not replaced as recommended $200. Drivers side rocker trim fell off later. repaired by husband. Tires don't hold pressure, replaced a tire 3 times in 9 months due to sidewall damage. Never had this problem with any other vehicle in 40 years.
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Big POT HOLE ATE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL. Flattened OEM tire; drove 1000 ft to garage; diagnosed bent rim, destroyed tire; rim was sent away for repair, also bought new tire + mount + align. $600. No accident report. Car rental. No insurance claim. 4 months later, very small bump going into driveway, rocker panel trim fell off revealing heavily damaged rocker panel (from that pot hole). Repaired, not replaced as recommended $200. Drivers side rocker trim fell off later. repaired by husband. Tires don't hold pressure, replaced a tire 3 times in 9 months due to sidewall damage. Never had this problem with any other vehicle in 40 years.
- Barbara T., Philadelphia, PA, US