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…the day potholes are dangerous and can do serious damage to any vehicle. Potholes are something we have to live with, at least in the northern states. I have spoke with more people lately needing to get one replacement tire as a result of pothole damage. A few tips to use when dealing with pothole…
…low profile. While taking that 245/45R17 and moving up to a 245/50R17 may sound enticing to get a smoother ride and protect your wheels from potholes, this may not be a good idea either. That change in size gains you almost a full inch of overall diameter, a 4.4% increase. This may not sound…
…between the two size options. As an additional benefit, the extra sidewall provides more wheel protection from damages that can occur from a pothole. How do you know what the correct tire size is if you're going smaller? Your vehicle manufacturer will typically have options listed in the owner's…
…and burst or pop when you run over another pothole. We get calls often from folks claiming that the sidewall bubbles are due to a tire defect, and when we explain the causes, they're quick to state that they don't remember running over a pothole - which is understandable. There are, however,…
…tire out there that's completely infallible. Sometimes, even the best tires don't stand a chance against a piece of glass, a nail or an obnoxious pothole. Yes, we're talking about the infamous flat tire. To combat this frustrating situation, Continental offers the ContiComfortKit. The Continental…
…and wheel combination can be substituted with a more cost-effective tire and wheel set that'll also afford added sidewall height to minimize pothole damage. With more and more vehicles coming standard with 19" and 20" wheels and tires, "minus sizing" has become very popular.…
Let's face it, potholes are everywhere. Many of our roads are coming off a long winter filled with salt trucks and snow plows, and as you switch from winter / snow tires to a brand new set of All-Season or Summer tires, you'll want to consider Tire Rack's Tire Road Hazard Service Program. If you…
…footprint in contact with the road is reduced. If a vehicle's tires are overinflated by 6 psi, they could be damaged more easily when running over potholes or debris in the road. Higher inflated tires cannot isolate road irregularities well, causing them to ride harsher. However, higher inflation…
…many stranded motorists parked next to potholes they've hit, but single replacement tire requests have been more frequent lately. While a bubble can be caused by a handful of scenarios, the most common is impact damage such as hitting a pothole. Tires are made of specialized rubber compounds…
…more severe impacts with deeper potholes and sharper curbs, low profile tires mounted on large diameter wheels are the most susceptible to this type of damage. The driver of vehicles equipped with low profile tires should make special efforts to avoid potholes, curbs or other road hazards. Related…
…large loved their tires, but complained of a soft sidewall that caused lazier steering response than its competitors and a susceptibility to pothole damage. A mid-life sidewall reinforcement for most sizes helped to bolster resistance to impacts and increase steering response. Although an…
…typically last 3-4 winters, exactly the life of most car leases* Using winter tires and wheels will allow the summer/All season tires to last longer* Snow tires and wheel packages will keep your summer tires from pothole damage. Check the preferred winter package for your vehicle at TireRack.com
…overinflated tire exhibits non-desired behaviors as well. Most noticeable would be a harsher ride and an increased risk of tire damage when hitting a pothole. Additionally, the contact patch of an overinflated tire is smaller, which will reduce traction and handling. For a better understanding, read…
…system is, surprisingly, your shock absorbers. They adapt to the roads and your vehicle's weight, as they must be able to absorb every last pothole and bump your vehicle comes in contact with. But, did you know that some performance shocks are adjustable? Adjustable shocks allow for a certain…
The roads are in particularly rough condition following this season's harsher-than-normal winter. As a result, there are more potholes and ruts in the roads, which are causing many drivers to experience problems with their tires, like sidewall bubbles. If you can see a round bulging area…
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