Your tires and wheels are arguably the most important parts of your car. They are, after all, what connect you and your vehicle to the road. However, if you don't take care of your *cough* ball joints or you insist on stretching the life of your tread, you could be looking at some costly repairs as these 13 motorists found out the hard way.
Get A Grip
Driver complained he felt a loss of traction.
Nailed It!
Sometimes you do everything right but somebody just isn't your friend.
Double Hip Replacement
Not how you want to see your $70,000 Bimmer.
Fail Joint
No matter how great your tires are, never underestimate the value of a good ball joint.
Hover Car
Welcome to the future. NOT!
Tire Goiter
Perhaps this tire has an overactive thyroid?
Hang Loose
Might take a while to explain this one…just hang loose for a while.
Getting Every Mile Out Of These Babies
At least you're alignment is spot-on, bro.
Rim Shot
This guy never found a curb he didn't like.
Rolled Ankle
Taking car of your ball joints is important with age. Walk it off sport.
Unstoppable
The owner of this car drove a flat and shredded tire until the wheel literally fell off.
Flexible
The customer asked the mechanic, "Can't you just bend it back?"
Rotating Your Tires Is Never A Bad Thing
Or you could be just like this guy –– with essentially a new tire on the right half and a threadbare tire on the left.
