How did the car get hit on the curb?
The hit was to the side of the tire, not perpendicular. It looks like the tire took the hit as the rim is not scraped as it would have been at that angle. The car did go up part of the curb for a split second, but no more than a couple inches, not completely over and off.
What happens if you hit a curb at 50 mph?
The second thing is the height of the curb. As an example if you’re traveling 50 mph and hit a curb that’s higher than six inches, chances are there’s extensive front end damage. However, if you hit a 3 inch curb traveling 5 mph then chances are you have no damage at all. This depends on the vehicle construction of course.
What should I do if I hit a curb?
Worse case you damaged the lower control arm or its bushings from the impact. This requires an immediate shop inspection as it might be unsafe to drive now. Most likely a damaged tire, bent rim, or – knock on wood – you simply knocked off a few wheel weights. Suspension system components should be suspect too.
What happens if you hit the curb on a Sentra?
The car did go up part of the curb for a split second, but no more than a couple inches, not completely over and off. The tire still holds air, I have not noticed any bulging, although after looking more closely there are some cuts to the sidewall that might mean I need to replace the tire. FYI, Nissan Sentra, so FWD sedan.
The hit was to the side of the tire, not perpendicular. It looks like the tire took the hit as the rim is not scraped as it would have been at that angle. The car did go up part of the curb for a split second, but no more than a couple inches, not completely over and off.
What happens if you hit a curb and Break Your Wheel?
It’s possible to bend or break your wheel. Most of the time you can get away with just a minor curb rash, while other times a major bend can cause your wheel to be uneven. There are two things which give off that distinct wobble sound as you’re driving along, and one of them is the wheel. The second thing you should check is the wheel bearing.
What happens when you hit a curb at 65?
At 65 when the problem starts, the steering wheel wheel rotates/vibrates so that the edge moves less than 1/4 inch at the edge, back and forth. No need to point out the obvious to me, I know something is wrong, but I want to know what might be an order of the most likely issues and what i can look at myself.
What to look for when you hit a curb?
The Struts, as robust as they are, absorb most of the impact when hitting a curb. Watch for a crease at the bottom of the strut tube or any kind of distortion sticking around from the bolts. The strut is, in a way, the car’s upper control arm as it holds everything together.