Ohio winters are tough on vehicles. Between freezing temperatures, snowplows, and constant freeze-thaw cycles, potholes become unavoidable. As spring arrives, many Gahanna drivers don’t realize the hidden damage those craters may have caused. That’s why early spring is the ideal time to schedule a professional inspection, and why tire pothole damage repair should be a priority.
At Byers Collision Center, we regularly see vehicles that look fine on the surface but have underlying suspension, wheel, or tire damage caused by winter driving in Pickerington.
If you hit a pothole in New Albany, you may need to replace your tires immediately. If you can, pull over to the road shoulder or breakdown lane after hitting the pothole. Once it’s safe to do so, inspect your wheels and tires for the following:
Unfortunately, any sidewall bulges/bubbles or tears in your tires indicate structural damage. Unlike a puncture, this type of damage cannot be patched or repaired; a full tire replacement is required.
On the other hand, bent/warped rims can be repaired, but cracked rims or rims with severe structural damage cannot. They will also need to be replaced along with your affected tires. In either case, driving on rims with any damage is strongly inadvisable due to the dangers involved, and can cause:
Do you need new tires? Visit us in Columbus and let our service team know. They’ll find the ones you need and professionally install them for you.
According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), the average cost to repair pothole damage is $600, which can include tire replacement, rim repair, and other repairs or inspections. However, keep in mind that this is an average figure and may be higher for several reasons. For example:
Repairs are usually more cost-effective than replacements, but sometimes, repairs aren’t feasible, and replacements are necessary.
The Ohio pothole season is hard on vehicles, but spring is the perfect time to get you back on track. Don’t wait for uneven wear or handling issues to worsen. Schedule an inspection with Byers Collision Center. Allow us to repair your vehicle’s tire and rims from pothole damage. If you have any questions, contact us.
