It is estimated that potholes cause approximately 1 in every 15 mechanical breakdowns on French roads. These breakdowns cost motorists around €450 million every year. Ever-changing weather conditions and limited council funding mean the problem is unlikely to go away.
WHAT DAMAGE CAN POTHOLES CAUSE?
Potholes can cause a number of problems for your car. The most common issues are kerbed wheels and punctured tyres. However, if you are particularly unlucky, hitting a pothole can lead to premature or uneven tread wear and alignment problems.
WHAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT POTHOLES?
As well as protecting alloy wheels against kerbs, AlloyGator alloy wheel protectors can help guard against certain damage caused by potholes.
AlloyGators are placed between the wheel and the tyre and protrude slightly beyond the rim. The rounded edge of the protectors absorbs the impact of kerbs and potholes, protecting alloy wheels from scratches and scuffs. AlloyGators reinforce the strength of tyre sidewalls and absorb the impact of kerbs or the edges of potholes, helping to protect tyres against punctures.
With very little automotive know-how and one of our official fitting kits, you can install AlloyGators yourself. If you would prefer to leave it to the experts, we have an extensive network of specially trained 5-star approved fitters who can fit our alloy wheel protectors for you in no time at all.
Use our Find an Approved Fitter search to find a five-star approved fitter in your area and start protecting your car against the growing problem of potholes in France.
