How Potholes Damage Tyres
When a tyre drops into a pothole, the rim compresses the tyre against the road surface with significant force. This pinch impact can cause a cut through the inner liner, a bulge in the sidewall, or in severe cases a blowout. Even impacts that leave no visible external damage can break cords inside the tyre body, creating a weakness that may fail days later at motorway speed.
Signs of Pothole Damage
After striking a significant pothole on a Newport road, pull over as soon as it is safe to do so and visually inspect the affected tyre. Look for bulges on the sidewall, visible cuts or exposed cord, and any sign that the tyre has lost pressure. If the car pulls to one side or the steering wheel feels off-centre, the wheel alignment may also have been disturbed.
Can You Claim for Pothole Damage?
Pothole damage claims against Newport City Council or Gwent local highway authorities are possible if the pothole was previously reported and not repaired within a reasonable time. You will need photographs of the pothole with a size reference, photographs of the tyre damage, and the date and location of the incident. Claims are not always successful but are worth pursuing for significant damage.
Emergency Mobile Tyre Fitting After a Pothole
If pothole damage has left you with an unsafe tyre anywhere in Newport, Cwmbran or South Wales, call Newport Mobile Tyres on 01633 855 522. We operate 24 hours a day and can usually reach your location within 45 minutes, fit a replacement and get you back on the road safely.
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