BANG! Hiss! Oh *&%$!

[MFGF]

Thanks Chris! I had a good look at the wheel, and it seems (thankfully) to have survived intact. The tyre has been replaced, and the wheel is now back on the car. I intend to send my pics to the council - that hole definitely needs filling before more damage is caused!

Thanks for the sticker suggestion on eBay - it made me laugh, and I'm now very tempted!

[Guest 2]

No problem. If I were you and maybe in a more serious case, I would get the tracking checked incase the pothole has knocked something off its alignment or damaged something within the suspension.

I think this is the website I was talking about - Here

Theres even an iPhone app to report them at the roadside

[MFGF]

I am going to keep a close eye on the steering and general handling of the car over the next few days. If I even remotely suspect any change, I will get the car booked into the dealers for an alignment check.

I already logged the hole, both on potholes.co.uk and on the Staffordshire County Council website. I will pass the details on to the leasing company tomorrow to see if they want to take matters further with the council over the replacement tyre.

Cheers!

[Peter D]

Was the hole greater than 40 mm deep.That is the criteria all LA's now use. If it is less then they will reject your claim. It used to be 1". Mind you back then Wagon Wheel were bigger, and I mean the chocolate coated ones. Regards Peter

[Peter D]

I suspect the inside rim may not be round any more. You need to have it check and may be hydraulically jacked out if it is minor. Regards Peter

[kite]

Bad luck Mark....
Looks like the roads up your way are the same as ours down here....

[phil miller]

Thats shocking mate i hope they cover all your costs mate