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POTHOLES: EVERY DRIVER'S NIGHTMARE

August 6, 2023 145

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 disappear any time soon.

WHAT DAMAGE CAN POTHOLES CAUSE?


Potholes can cause a number of problems for your car. The most common issues are wheel scuffs and punctures. However, if you are particularly unlucky, hitting a pothole can lead to premature or uneven tyre tread wear and alignment problems.

WHAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT POTHOLES?


As well as protecting alloy wheels against kerbs, AlloyGator wheel protectors can also guard against certain types of pothole damage.

AlloyGators are fitted between the wheel and the tyre and sit proud of the rim. The rounded edge of the protectors absorbs the impact of kerbs and potholes, protecting alloy wheels from scuffs and dents. 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'd rather 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 a Fitter search to locate a five-star approved fitter in your area and start protecting your car against the growing problem of potholes in France.


Against kerb impacts, a alloy wheel protection absorbs the shock before the alloy wheel does — see our full comparison.

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