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SPRING DRIVING TIPS
In our area of the country, the snow
and ice of winter have left roads in
bad shape. The repeated freezing
and thawing of moisture seeps
through road surfaces and causes
potholes. 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.
Give us a call and set up your FREE
alignment check appointment.
We'll have a look. If your vehicles
alignment is fine we'll let you
know. If your vehicle is out of
alignment, we will advise you before
any work is done.
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