Do you think potholes are getting worse or better?
Cooney-Mann doesn’t think potholes are getting worse – he thinks more people are feeling them — and getting pothole damage — due to bigger, pricier wheels. “If you hit a pothole with your Cadillac 25 years ago, you wouldn’t even feel it,” he says.
What happens when you hit a pothole in your car?
Sudden, jarring hits against potholes can cause a variety of suspension problems, including misalignment, broken ball joints, and damaged shocks or struts.
Is it OK to roll through a pothole?
The good news is that most potholes aren’t big or deep enough to pose a threat to your car. With correctly inflated tires and aligned suspension, chances are it will roll right through them. However, as seasons change and potholes grow, you need to stay alert and avoid them as best you can.
What happens if you hit a pothole in Canada?
If you do get pothole damage, your insurance treats it like a collision “and are covered if the vehicle has collision coverage,” says Pete Karageorgos, director of consumer and industry relations for the Insurance Bureau of Canada. You’ll have to pay the deductible – and your rates could go up.
What happens when you hit a large pothole?
Bubble in sidewall of tire after hitting a large pothole. If you hit a pothole at high speed you could dent the rim and damage the tire.
Why did the ball not go in the hole?
The ball didn’t go in the hole because it was going too fast and didn’t have enough time to drop. The same rules apply for hitting a pothole. The faster you hit the pothole, the less time your wheel will have to drop into the hole. The slower you hit a pothole, the further your wheel will sink into the hole before hitting the other side.
What happens to your tires when you hit a pothole?
Tire Damage – Hitting a pothole can flat out pop your tire, but it can also take a chunk out of your tire. A damaged tire can make you more susceptible to blowout on the road, which can be dangerous at high speeds.
Why does my car shake when I hit a pothole?
If you hit a pothole at high speed you could dent the rim and damage the tire. Another common cause of steering wheel vibration or car shake is having something lodged in a tire, like a large bolt, or any metal object you may have picked up from the road’s surface (I have seen even wrenches and screwdrivers impaling a tire).