Potholes impacts and damages:
As spring approaches, potholes are a lot of common on Indian roads. Hitting a pothole is a major problem that you might not consider and can cause a dangerous and costly impact on your vehicle’s safety.
- Tyres and rims:
Do you feel a shimmy or wobble while driving. Pothole impact can damage your vehicle rims causing:
- Rims to bend or crack
- Tyre leaks
- Shaking of vehicle
- Poor handling & steering
And, in extreme cases causing tyres
- Damage to the casing
- Damage to the sidewall
- Can lead to flats
2. Vehicle Suspension
Do you feel a vibration or sway as you drive as your steering is off-center? Long term repetitive pothole wear can have an impact on vehicle suspension.
Throwing your wheel alignment out causing:
Toe:
- Uneven tyre wear
- Steering pull
Camber:
- Uneven tyre wear
- Suspension damage
Caster:
- Steering pull
Unrepaired damage to a vehicle suspension can cause:
- loss of steering function over time
- In worst case scenario can separate from the vehicle causing a dangerous driving situation
3. Vehicle subframe:
Is your vehicle pulling to one side making unusual noises? If the suspension system is already compromised the vehicle frame may suffer as well causing:
- Damaged or bent
- Ongoing maintenance & safety issues
You can reduce your potential damage with preparations
- Check your tyre pressure
Properly inflated tyres can hold up better against potholes
- Have your suspension checked
Get your suspension checked by a certified technician. Wheel alignment issues can cause uneven tyre wear leading to an early replacement, impacting your wallet
- Be cautious of puddles
What might look like a bit of water would be a deep sharp-edged pothole lurking below
- Avoid becoming complacent
Small potholes can become large hazards quickly
So, drive carefully and get your vehicle inspected regularly to avoid damage during pothole season.
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