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SETFREE · 01-07-2013, 04:46 PM

So coming home last night I hit a pothole that I didn't see AT ALL and blew out to of my tires, the bill came back and it's $921.86 (because of the tires size and type) so my question is has this ever happened to anybody and can you claim it on insurance? just figured id ask

ALSO what is the going rate for a set of stock wheels and tires (LS Wheels) because I am definitely going to need to sell mine, what should i ist them for so they sell fast?

p.s. am i better off getting 20 inch wheels so tires won't be so expensive in the future?

SETFREE · 01-07-2013, 04:53 PM

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JDP Sales · 01-07-2013, 04:56 PM

Sometimes you can get the city to cover the damages if you well documented the incident. Otherwise you will need to claim it on your insurance, or take the hit out of pocket.

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05stram · 01-07-2013, 04:57 PM

LS wheels and tires are going for around 450 on here or less. Call the Department of Highways and file an insurance claim with them. We can here in WV so hopefully you can there as well.

lscamaro · 01-07-2013, 04:58 PM

Good luck selling your ls wheels and tires. It took me over a year and I was basically giving them away.

20" tires might be cheaper but even then, they might not be that much cheaper

12 ZL1 #1725 · 01-07-2013, 04:59 PM

Get a road hazard warranty... It covers pothole damage.. Ask a local dealer... And negotiate a price, there is a lot of flexibility in the prices....

JustCraig · 01-07-2013, 05:00 PM

I bought some ls wheels and tires to use over the winter for $150+shipping. Looked brand new. Insurance should cover it, but you'll have to pay your deductible.

sene · 01-07-2013, 05:03 PM

I had mine listed at $100 and it still took forever.

sene · 01-07-2013, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JustCraig

I bought some ls wheels and tires to use over the winter for $150+shipping. Looked brand new. Insurance should cover it, but you'll have to pay your deductible.

Haha talk about funny timing, those were my ls wheels and tires he bought. Glad they worked out for you, and thank you for getting them out of my garage

05stram · 01-07-2013, 05:07 PM

If anybody has a set of LS wheels and tires I am looking and would love to find a 100 buck deal close to WV

SimpleGreen · 01-07-2013, 05:13 PM

Goodness. You can buy four 18" tires for half that amount. I'm leaving my 18s on because the roads here are piss poor at best...

dkp2LT · 01-07-2013, 05:14 PM

Yeah, there is someone local trying to sell their ls wheels and tires for $1k on craigslist. Been on there for a while.

To the OP - I would call my insurance agent and discuss. Sorry to hear, but not surprised after seeing a pic of your rims and tires. Low profile like that can't take potholes very well.

oldfriend · 01-07-2013, 06:22 PM

The OP does is not running the OEM wheels ,he had the blowup on the aftermarket wheels , looks more like 22s , that's one more reason to be very aware to where you are going while driving , specially in CA

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SETFREE Drives: 2010 CHEVY CAMARO Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: CALIFORNIA Posts: 130	here is a picture Attached Images

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01-07-2013, 04:58 PM	#6
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	Good luck selling your ls wheels and tires. It took me over a year and I was basically giving them away. 20" tires might be cheaper but even then, they might not be that much cheaper __________________ Click Picture for Build Thread

01-07-2013, 04:59 PM	#7
12 ZL1 #1725 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Black 6M Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,117 View My Garage	Get a road hazard warranty... It covers pothole damage.. Ask a local dealer... And negotiate a price, there is a lot of flexibility in the prices.... __________________ Sit Back and Enjoy The Ride!!

01-07-2013, 05:00 PM	#8
JustCraig Drives: 07 Super Bee #587 & 07 Tahoe Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Cookeville, TN Posts: 246 View My Garage	I bought some ls wheels and tires to use over the winter for $150+shipping. Looked brand new. Insurance should cover it, but you'll have to pay your deductible. __________________ ~Craig

01-07-2013, 04:46 PM	#1
SETFREE Drives: 2010 CHEVY CAMARO Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: CALIFORNIA Posts: 130	Pothole + 2 Flat Tires = $921.86 Arghhhh!!! So coming home last night I hit a pothole that I didn't see AT ALL and blew out to of my tires, the bill came back and it's $921.86 (because of the tires size and type) so my question is has this ever happened to anybody and can you claim it on insurance? just figured id ask ALSO what is the going rate for a set of stock wheels and tires (LS Wheels) because I am definitely going to need to sell mine, what should i ist them for so they sell fast? p.s. am i better off getting 20 inch wheels so tires won't be so expensive in the future?

01-07-2013, 04:56 PM	#4
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	Sometimes you can get the city to cover the damages if you well documented the incident. Otherwise you will need to claim it on your insurance, or take the hit out of pocket. Sorry for your troubles -Tyler 888-308-6007

01-07-2013, 04:57 PM	#5
05stram Drives: 2013 RS - 2013 2SS/RS - 1971 RS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,027	LS wheels and tires are going for around 450 on here or less. Call the Department of Highways and file an insurance claim with them. We can here in WV so hopefully you can there as well.

01-07-2013, 05:03 PM	#9
sene Drives: 2011 Summit White 2LS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 918	I had mine listed at $100 and it still took forever.

01-07-2013, 05:07 PM	#11
05stram Drives: 2013 RS - 2013 2SS/RS - 1971 RS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,027	If anybody has a set of LS wheels and tires I am looking and would love to find a 100 buck deal close to WV

01-07-2013, 05:13 PM	#12
SimpleGreen Drives: 2015 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southeast Louisiana Posts: 2,112	Goodness. You can buy four 18" tires for half that amount. I'm leaving my 18s on because the roads here are piss poor at best... __________________ 2015 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM 2016 Jeep Wrangler 2DR Willys Wheeler 1993 C1500 Single Cab Stepside 5.3L LS Swap

01-07-2013, 05:14 PM	#13
dkp2LT Drives: '11 2SS, '11 C6 GS, '04 MDX Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kearney, MO Posts: 2,848	Yeah, there is someone local trying to sell their ls wheels and tires for $1k on craigslist. Been on there for a while. To the OP - I would call my insurance agent and discuss. Sorry to hear, but not surprised after seeing a pic of your rims and tires. Low profile like that can't take potholes very well.

01-07-2013, 06:22 PM	#14
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	The OP does is not running the OEM wheels ,he had the blowup on the aftermarket wheels , looks more like 22s , that's one more reason to be very aware to where you are going while driving , specially in CA