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Potholes, Tires and Damage OH, MY!
With road trips and travel this summer, I want my family safe while they are sitting behind me in my favorite mom-mobile, Franny the Forester. So when gearing up for trips, daily running around there are things to check on your car. Especially with potholes that are everywhere all over the Hudson Valley. Locally in Putnam they make it seem like you are off roading on the paved roadways.
Keep the potholes from ruining your day
How to deal
While we wait for the winter challenges to be filled, there are several things you can do to protect your car. Did you know there is a proper way to go through a pothole if you cannot above? Just slow down, release break and roll through with ease.
Jessica Egerton, Director of Brand Development shared, “To ensure that you are treating your vehicle with the best care, it is important to make sure that all parts of the car, including the tires, are regularly checked and well maintained. This includes avoiding potholes while driving whenever possible to do so safely, or inspecting tires if they come in contact with a pothole.”
I do all I can to avoid, after years ago I hit one and blew my tire out on a busy highway. I never want to deal with that again. Did you know one quick super easy tire tread trick involves a penny? Also a pressure check, and the visual for cracks, splits, irregular wear, punctures and bulges that could happen from hitting potholes.
Checking tread depth is easy, and can be done with a U.S. Penny. The tread on your tires should be more than 2/32 of an inch deep and can be checked by inserting a U.S. penny into the tread, with Lincoln’s head facing down. If the top of Lincoln’s head is covered by tread, there is at least a minimum acceptable amount of tread. If the top of his head is visible at any point around the tire, it is time to replace the tire.- COOPER TIRE
These tips are just the start, take them, use them and avoid damage. Report them to the village, town, city and state when you see them. Keep your car safe this summer on the road. If you do need a new tire, make sure to check out COOPER.
Share below if you have had pothole damage or what you do to avoid.
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