What gets damaged when you hit a curb?

A major problem resulting from hitting the curb is throwing your car’s suspension out of alignment. This will lead to uneven tire wear in as little as 200 miles. Your tire may also have suffered damage to the sidewall that could lead to a possibly dangerous blowout.

What happens to your tires when you hit a curb?

Symptoms: Curbs can throw your alignment out of whack, little by little, causing your car to pull to the side. You may also notice uneven tire wear, sidewall damage, and bent rims. Why: With each Kansas City pothole and curb you hit, your alignment is altered ever so slightly.

Is TYRE wall damage illegal?

The short answer is no, you should not drive your vehicle if any of the tyre sidewalls are damaged, unless driving to have the problem fixed. Not only is it dangerous, but it will lead to an instant fail of your MOT as it’s considered illegal.

What should you do if you hit a curb?

If you hit a curb or pothole, pull over carefully and assess the damage to make sure you can safely continue to drive.

1. Check tires/wheel for any obvious damage. Look for cuts, scrapes, or chips out of the wheel or tire.
2. Check under the car for any obvious/visible damage.
3. Check for steering problems.

Will your tire pop If you hit a curb?

So can you get a flat tire from hitting a curb? Yes. When this happens, the tight seal given to the tire by the rim is lost and air can then freely escape. Secondly, the sidewall of the tire can be torn since it is the most vulnerable part of the tire.

What makes a tire illegal?

Tread Depth The tread is the part of the tyre in contact with the road and for this reason it is vital to ensure tread is adequate. A new car tyre begins life with approximately 8mm of tread depth. However, if your tyres do fall below 1.6mm, these are then classed as illegal tyres.

Are second hand tyres illegal?

part of the Consumer Protection Act, it is an offence for anyone to sell part worn tyres that do not meet the following principal requirements: The structural integrity must not be compromised. It should be free of large cuts, any bulges or lumps both internally and externally.

How do I know if my sidewall is damaged?

Symptom: bulge or bubble

1. A bulge or bubble on the sidewall of a tire generally indicates damaged cords caused by a severe impact.
2. Damaged cords are often accompanied by a visible break in the inner liner.
3. If cords have been damaged, air has infiltrated into the plies and can result in a bulge.

Is hitting the curb a big deal?

Tire damage: Your tire hitting the curb may seem like no big deal – after all, they’re made of rubber and are supposed to be resilient. However, running into a curb can damage your tires structurally, making them weaker… and you may not see the repercussions for hundreds of miles after the accident.