Advice, Scrached my 2010 c-300 front bumber, rim and tire
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Advice, Scrached my 2010 c-300 front bumber, rim and tire
somehow i managed to scratch my new car 
this is the front right side of the car.
i will attach some pictures. how much will it cost to get this fix? is the tire even repairable or do i need a new tire? is it safe to continue to drive it with the tire like this? it seems like its pretty deep.
this is the second time this happens to me. i also did it to my right rear wheel but it was a small little scratch on the rim which i sanded down with a dremel. the back tire also has a small cut on the tire where a little chunk of tire is hanging, i was thinking about cutting it but i rather glue it. what could i use to glue the back one?
to be honest im more concern about todays incident.
this is the front right side of the car.
i will attach some pictures. how much will it cost to get this fix? is the tire even repairable or do i need a new tire? is it safe to continue to drive it with the tire like this? it seems like its pretty deep.
this is the second time this happens to me. i also did it to my right rear wheel but it was a small little scratch on the rim which i sanded down with a dremel. the back tire also has a small cut on the tire where a little chunk of tire is hanging, i was thinking about cutting it but i rather glue it. what could i use to glue the back one?
to be honest im more concern about todays incident.
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What concerns me is that you say the "somehow" you managed to scratch the wheel tire, etc. I hope you are being facetious...otherwise you might want to work on your driving a bit as it should have felt like you were running over a mountain...
Anyhow, it looks like that tire has to be replaced. As far as your other post showing the damage from last week; it looks like you cut the tire protection bead but the tire looks to be structural sound. You might want to trim it off or use a rubber glue to hold it down.
Anyhow, it looks like that tire has to be replaced. As far as your other post showing the damage from last week; it looks like you cut the tire protection bead but the tire looks to be structural sound. You might want to trim it off or use a rubber glue to hold it down.
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I am certified for high speed pursuits. I am a good driver. I was 10 minutes late for church as i was parking. i was trying to get real tight to the curb but i got too close. I just really hope it does not cost too much money.
Trust me, I dont think this is funny at all. Thanks for the advice. I will have to buy a new tire soon. but it is ok to just replace the one tire? my car has close to 9000 miles on it.
Trust me, I dont think this is funny at all. Thanks for the advice. I will have to buy a new tire soon. but it is ok to just replace the one tire? my car has close to 9000 miles on it.
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I am certified for high speed pursuits. I am a good driver. I was 10 minutes late for church as i was parking. i was trying to get real tight to the curb but i got too close. I just really hope it does not cost too much money.
Trust me, I dont think this is funny at all. Thanks for the advice. I will have to buy a new tire soon. but it is ok to just replace the one tire? my car has close to 9000 miles on it.
Trust me, I dont think this is funny at all. Thanks for the advice. I will have to buy a new tire soon. but it is ok to just replace the one tire? my car has close to 9000 miles on it.
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Yes
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it is going to need a new tire.That is damaged to the exposed core threads.
Then ask or look for a wheel re-finisher to fix the rims and a detailer to buff and touch up the bumper.
it is going to need a new tire.That is damaged to the exposed core threads.
Then ask or look for a wheel re-finisher to fix the rims and a detailer to buff and touch up the bumper.
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Ohlord thanks. I sent the mercedes benz an e-mail with the pictues to ask for an estimate. But Im sure they are gonna try and overcharge me. I noticed the right side of the bumper as a bigger gap between the fender and the bumper. Im talking about a 1/8 to 1/4 inch.
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