so out of carelessness, i took a right turn too quick and the rear passenger wheel caught the curb. not only did it curbed it pretty nice, it took out a chunk of the wheel. 2 questions:

1. is this repairable? i had curb rashes repaired before, but never actual chunks of wheel missing.

2. do i need an alignment? i drove it about a mile after and it seems ok, but haven't driven it on the freeway yet. will check after work, but even if it feels fine, would this throw off the alignment some to where i won't feel a difference, but still need one anyways?

 

ooph...it didn't look too bad until the second and third picture. more than likely you're fine. the alignments goes out all the time while driving normally around town etc.. it wouldn't hurt to get one though - your toe might be out a bit (a very small bit). firestone has lifetime wheel alignments programs. and yes, your wheel is repairable. gl

 

repairable, dont think it messed up your alignment.

 

i did the same on mine. actually took a chunk out of my tire too. still drives straight and its definately repairable. i have a 5 year unlimited alignment from NTB so i need to take advantage of that.

 

I think it depends on how you did it. If you were just backing in on a parallel park and drove up onto the curb your alignment is probably fine. If you were taking a turn and under-estimated a curb that you hit doing 10-15 mph, there could be some alignment implications.

 

that's exactly what i did...took a right turn @ about 10mph and clipped the rear wheel on the curb.

 

Should be repairable.. hopefully you can get some referrals for someone in your area.

You're best bet is to go ahead and get an alignment.. as mentioned you might be due for one anyway, and it would suck to compound a worn tire by just letting it ride.

When it's up on the lift take a look at the suspension components, and make sure the arms don't look bent or funny, but in reality an alignment is really going to be the best bet to ensure there isn't any suspension damage.