[3.2 TL]

i just ran my front right tired strait up the curb today into a gas station going about 25 km/hr...... i felt this bad bump......

the question is i'm wondering if i need an alignment and is it true that we are suppose to do an alignment about once a year?
my car has stock tires and rims....
advice is needed..... thanks...

[chameleon]

It is not true that you need an alignment once a year.

You probably don't need an alignment from hitting the curb.

The biggest concern you should have after running over a curb at that speed is your wheel. It is possable to bend your wheel. Symptoms of a bent rim could include shaking at high speeds or tires that go flat all the time. Do you have any of thoes symptoms?

[3.2 TL]

sorry for the late reply......
it just happened this morning so i didn't get a chance to go on a highway yet......
the thing is that i was perpendicular to the curb and my right wheel hit it..... it went straight up the curb and made a hard hit...... i hope my frame is fine.....
thanks for the reply......

[3.2 TL]

my wheel looks fine except 3 little chips and cuts were found on the all season michelin

[pinoyracer]

You could've damaged ur wheel if u found some cuts on ur tires. Have the tiredealership check it out.

Also, look if there are cracks on ur rims, some of them are tiny, make sure u check it.

[The_Coeus]

Yearly alignments are probably a good idea.
Does the car pull to one side (When you take both hands off steering wheel)?

[3.2 TL]

its in the shop for an airbag replacement for the 3rd damn time and its been checked for 8 times. I haven't gotten to drive it since the day i hit the curb. thanks for the reply..... i really appreciate your help..... I'll take your advice and check it out once i get the car back..... THANKS AGAIN.....

[3.2 TL]

i've tested my car out and it seems to drive straight without my hands on the wheel....
i hope its ok...
also.... it feels smooth on the highway too....
hopefully my alignment is still ok