Rear right tire hopped over curb at low speed. Could this affect alignment? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Meanderchap · 05-04-2016, 10:54 PM

When exiting a driveway turning right, I idiotically pulled out without realizing that the rear right tire would hop over the curb, probably at 2-3 MPH. Just to clarify, I didn't crash into the curb, I just hopped over it as you see people doing when making right turns out of driveways.

The black plastic panel in the wheel well was partially popped out of place, but I was able to neatly pop it back into place. There is no sidewall bubbling of the tire or damage, as far as I can see without mounting the car up. I recently had my car aligned, do you guys think this would throw it out of alignment? Thanks.

Mr.ac · 05-05-2016, 01:21 AM

Should be fine. If your worried, buy a tire tread gauge and check it over a week, compare it to the other side.

renfield90 · 05-05-2016, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.ac

Should be fine. If your worried, buy a tire tread gauge and check it over a week, compare it to the other side.

Unless your tires are very soft and you are racing the car, you will not see appreciable wear in a week.

OP, it's possible but I wouldn't worry too much especially at 2-3mph - the tires/suspension take worse impacts hitting potholes and such.

You could always get some toe plates ($40, less if you make a DIY set) which only tell you what total rear toe is, but will tell you if toe changes over time or if total toe is too much/not enough which would indicate some drift. If the car still drives straight, I really wouldn't worry.

turtlefeeder · 05-05-2016, 03:34 PM

you're fine lol I remember I did that on purpose on my civic.i climbs the curb on one side and pretend it was a monster truck with my gf when the guy in front wouldn't scoot up for my to enter a left turn lane hehe. nothing happen rides like usual.

PandaSPUR · 05-05-2016, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by renfield90

OP, it's possible but I wouldn't worry too much especially at 2-3mph - the tires/suspension take worse impacts hitting potholes and such.

Came to say this.

05-04-2016, 10:54 PM	#1
Meanderchap Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S Whiteout 6MT Location: Los Angeles Posts: 56 Thanks: 63 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Rear right tire hopped over curb at low speed. Could this affect alignment? When exiting a driveway turning right, I idiotically pulled out without realizing that the rear right tire would hop over the curb, probably at 2-3 MPH. Just to clarify, I didn't crash into the curb, I just hopped over it as you see people doing when making right turns out of driveways. The black plastic panel in the wheel well was partially popped out of place, but I was able to neatly pop it back into place. There is no sidewall bubbling of the tire or damage, as far as I can see without mounting the car up. I recently had my car aligned, do you guys think this would throw it out of alignment? Thanks. Last edited by Meanderchap; 05-04-2016 at 11:06 PM.

05-05-2016, 01:21 AM	#2
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turtlefeeder Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Drives: UltraMFrS Location: OC Posts: 701 Thanks: 204 Thanked 135 Times in 100 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	you're fine lol I remember I did that on purpose on my civic.i climbs the curb on one side and pretend it was a monster truck with my gf when the guy in front wouldn't scoot up for my to enter a left turn lane hehe. nothing happen rides like usual.

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