In our previous post, we talked about potholes. We hope you learned something about them, and are trying to avoid them like mad! But in a lot of cases, they are very difficult to escape. Try and keep your car’s tires from suffering by following these helpful tips:

- First, try and assess the situation before you reach the hole. If you are able to see it before you reach it, your chances of avoiding it are much greater.

- Unless you absolutely have to swerve in order to avoid a pothole, try not to. Slow down and if you must swerve, head toward the right side of the road so you hit the grass instead of oncoming traffic.

- If you notice traffic in front of you slowing down for no apparent reason, you may want to follow the crowd. It might mean a horrendous pothole up ahead.

- Watch for puddles and water that cover up potholes. When it is wet outside, try to stay out of large puddles – a pothole may be lurking underneath.

- If you absolutely could not avoid hitting that crazy hole, make sure you listen, look, and feel. If your tire passes through a pothole, you will want to listen as it is happening for any clunks, huge rattles, or other concerning sounds that do not sound normal. Take note of how the dip feels. Does your steering wheel jolt in a particular direction? How deep was the hole? These are bits of information that your mechanic might need to know. Finally, take a look at the tire itself once you have reached your destination. If your tire looks even the least bit injured, it would be a good idea to have the Todd Wenzel mechanics check it out. Use the coupon below for a great deal!

Keep your car strong against potholes this season!