Pot Holes Prevention

[YodaBird]

Originally Posted by jayeh

You haven't been to Ontario. I hit a pot hole so deep my car bottomed out. The worst part was I was already absolutely crawling.

It gets even worse at night and when they are filled with water and you can't judge the depth of them.

I'm pretty sure I've swerved so hard I've only had 3 wheels on the ground more than a couple of times to avoid some massive potholes.

Thank you :) What can be done about it, to reduce the damage, once again I ask

[jayeh]

Originally Posted by YodaBird

Thank you :) What can be done about it, to reduce the damage, once again I ask

Nothing afaik.

I've got snow tires on OEM steel wheels, instead of lug centric shitty multifit steel wheels. That will reduce the risk of things going wrong in that department.

Short of finding some kind of light truck tire that would fit a yaris I'm not sure there is anything that can be done mechanically.

The best thing to do is avoid the bad roads. I take a longer/slower route downtown since the most direct route is too damn rough.

[yarisugi]

Sell your Yaris, get an SUV.
Still can't beat the potholes in Florida.
Oh wait, those aren't potholes.

[bronsin]

Originally Posted by YodaBird

Thank you :) What can be done about it, to reduce the damage, once again I ask

Stubborn isnt he?

[jpmck03]

Originally Posted by bronsin

Stubborn isnt he?

I know, right?
How many people have to say, "There's not much you can do, other than avoid them" in slightly different ways does it take?

Originally Posted by jayeh

Nothing afaik. ... I'm not sure there is anything that can be done mechanically.

The best thing to do is avoid the bad roads. I take a longer/slower route downtown since the most direct route is too damn rough.

Originally Posted by bronsin

I know of nothing you can do to the car to reduce the effect of hitting potholes.

If your commute is potholy perhaps you can go another way? ...

Originally Posted by why?

... If your car is stock though, don't worry. Well worry about those wheels, because they bend easily.

The easiest way to help is get tires with lots of sidewall, and wheels that can handle a pounding. ...

Let me add my $0.02:

Originally Posted by jpmck03

There's not much you can do about your suspension, tires, wheel, etc. to help you not damage your suspension from doing what it's supposed to do anyways. But, you can try to avoid potholes.

[why?]

Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

In my experience, roads (in general) are in a lot better condition in CA than they are in MA. Let's say (just to aid in my point) that you and AR 12 have exactly the same level of driving skill. I think AR 12 would have a better chance of avoiding potholes on the roads of CA than you would avoiding potholes on the roads of MA....but admittedly, I haven't driven out on your peninsula.

The roads are bad. Of course in winter every time it freezes new bumps and holes develop as well.

But seriously, sidewall. You put 60+ inches of sidewall and that should be enough cushioning to reduce impact a quite a bit. And good wheels. I have 14" forged wheels. In the 4 years I have owned them they have taken a pounding that would have destroyed more than a few stock wheels, and they are still perfect. I did destroy two stock wheels in the 2 years I drove the car before that as well.

As for other damage? You can't do anything but slow down and try and avoid them. I've hit my frame on the road because of a pothole before, can't really do anything except know the car should be able to take it.

There is no magic road flattener.

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by why?

The roads are bad. Of course in winter every time it freezes new bumps and holes develop as well.

But seriously, sidewall. You put 60+ inches of sidewall and that should be enough cushioning to reduce impact a quite a bit. And good wheels. I have 14" forged wheels. In the 4 years I have owned them they have taken a pounding that would have destroyed more than a few stock wheels, and they are still perfect. I did destroy two stock wheels in the 2 years I drove the car before that as well.

As for other damage? You can't do anything but slow down and try and avoid them. I've hit my frame on the road because of a pothole before, can't really do anything except know the car should be able to take it.

There is no magic road flattener.

Wow. I've encountered some bad roads in MA, but I'm glad I've managed to avoid the ones that triggered your description.