With the passage of spring comes the increased passing of potholes.
That’s right, pothole season is here, to the chagrin of your tires. Some
potholes are easy to avoid, other potholes are impossible to avoid. When you
have the unfortunate happenstance of hitting a pothole, damage can happen to
your tires, wheels, steering and suspension. Keep reading to find out if
hitting a pothole did any damage to your vehicle.
Tires and Wheels
After you hit a pothole, you should always check your tires. Check for
bulges, blisters or other marks on the sidewall, dents in the wheel rim, and
for low tire pressure. If you see any of these problems, seek to get your tires
fixed or replaced. Damage to your tires significantly increase your chances of
a tire blowout on the road, which are extremely dangerous and can lead to a
catastrophic accident.
Alignment
Does your vehicle pull to one direction? Your vehicle should want to
drive straight. If your vehicle starts to pull to the left or the right, that
means there is a problem with your alignment. This makes your tires wear
unevenly, shortens the life of your tires, and hurts your MPG. Seek a
professional to get your alignment fixed.
Suspension or Steering
Does your vehicle bounce more than normal, sway when making turns, or is
there a general loss of control since hitting the pothole? In that case, there
is probably damage to your suspension or steering. Properly working suspension
and steering are vital to the safety of your vehicle. Seek the help of a
professional to diagnose the problem and get your vehicle back up to tip-top
shape.
Indiana Jiffy Lube has your back if you hit a pothole. Our certified
technicians can check your tires, alignment, suspension and steering for any
problems and help get your vehicle back in safe shape for the road.
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