UK warns over pot-hole damage to under-inflated tyres

ERJ staff report (DS)

London -- Drivers are being advised by UK tyre lobby group, TyreSafe, that they can minimise the damaging effects of driving over potholes by making sure their tyres are correctly inflated.

It has been estimated that in 2010 there were 8,000 pot hole related claims in the UK to insurers and the early signs are that 2011 will exceed this due to the damage caused to roads during the freezing weather.

Stuart Jackson, chairman, TyreSafe, comments: “Potholes can cause significant damage to wheels and tyres. It's therefore important for drivers to ensure their tyres are properly inflated to reduce any potential damage. If they do suffer the misfortune of hitting a pothole, drivers should make sure both their wheels and tyres are thoroughly inspected by a professional for signs of damage. This may occur in the form of cuts or bulges in the tyre or, as we have seen increasing cases of, hairline fractures appearing in alloy wheels."

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Press release from Tyresafe