Keep these driving tips in mind this spring as you travel:
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Hitting potholes can throw your car's front end out of alignment. If
you feel your car "pulling" during driving, that's a clue that you
could have a problem. Check the tread on your tires: uneven tread wear
can be a sign of misalignment. If you hit a severe pothole, have us
check your vehicle's alignment and tire balance.
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When you hit a pothole you can damage your tire and/or the metal wheel of your vehicle. Keeping your tires properly inflated will help reduce damage from potholes and other road hazards.
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The impact of potholes on tires increases dramatically with speed and
can cause hidden, internal damage that could lead to tire failure weeks,
or even months, later. It is best to avoid potholes entirely, but if that's not possible, don't brake during pothole impact.
Instead, apply brakes before hitting a pothole and release them just
prior to impact. Braking during the impact sets up the tire and wheel
assembly for a "solid hit" against the edge of the hole. Less severe
damage occurs when a tire is rolling than when it is skidding over a
hole during braking.
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