Do I have any recourse for an absurdly-large pothole that significantly damaged a wheel? Onramp, behind another car going 40-50, just before merging into the slow lane....pretty sure I need to get this fixed somehow or replace the rim altogether. Should I bother with Caltrans or CHP or the city or something or will they tell me tough s*(t? Insurance? Or do I have to just wear the cost?
TIA

 

There is a process for filing a claim with Caltrans:
https://dot.ca.gov/online-services/submit-damage-claim
Photos can be attached.

I have never filed against Caltrans but have filed a claim with my insurance company for a pothole-damaged wheel, it is a simple process.

 

Fixable they’ll heat it up bang it back but the whole wheel gonna need to be refinished or painted

 

Thanks, guys for the replies.

Anybody know of a good place in SoCal that can repair/refinish/etc this thing?

Also wondering how likely it is that something with the suspension was damaged, even though there were no steering/braking/vibration issues. I guess I should bring it to the stealership Monday morning and have them check it out.

 

Unlikely the suspension is damaged even with a blow like that, but more than likely the corners of the sunroof are now bent. AMHIK. I got this repaired but it wasn't inexpensive at all. Too much chassis flex in this car when you hit something hard like that.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-2nd-gen-2006-2013/783563-wife-drove-over-a-small-pothole-and-the-damage-was-10-153-lexus-is-250-please-look.html

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-2nd-gen-2006-2013/612306-the-official-i-ve-got-a-dent-in-my-2is-roof-thread-3.html

 

Yikes! I'll take a look at it....thanks, Lance.

 

Oh crap, that doesn't look good.
Weld issues on certain batches causing excessive body flex!!!

EDIT; I just checked my car, there's no dents. I've driven over some pretty rough roads, large pot holes and large impacting bumps.

 

Luckily no dents or bends I can see.

In other news, my trunk button is melted and leaves a glorious black residue if I touch it :-).

 

Welcome to the club. :-)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ml#post9184249
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ml#post8918471

 

I need to file some claims for other wheels as well. **** cali pot holes

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...l#post10915895

According to this someone towards page 6/7 mentions details that suggest most common amongst is250 AWD. Does this affect ISF and is350 as well?

 

From what I quickly read, yes for early model ISF and a 2012 IS350

 

Jesus man this is disappointing

- Frame twist/freak out/dent slap (went to check mine, seems free of defects -knock on wood-
- valley plate leak
-melting dash
- trunk button melt (minor) above 3 (major)

 

You can twist any frame or total any care on the right pothole. I know someone that literally bent their frame on a pothole in a dodge neon.

The Valley plate leak does suck, but it’s not the end of the world.

Everybody gets new upgraded dashes.

The trunk button is a minor thing. All cars need maintenance. It’s just life.

 

I always drive around with Waze running on my phone. "Object on road ahead", "hazard reported ahead", "police reported ahead". Pure gold.

Try these guys: https://edkcustomwheels.com/

 

If this was the worse pothole I had the chance of hitting in a single mile I'd be happy lol!
I sure hope you find a good resolution, but man, don't take a trip to South Louisiana!!!

Mike