tires good for potholes?

ledorkii · 05-26-2013, 06:14 PM

Hey guys,

I'm in the market for a set of new tires after I ran over a pothole last night and a bubble formed on one of my front tires. This is the second time it's happened this year..

I currently have a set of Michelin PSS and I'm in the market for something that won't get damaged as quickly if I drive over another pothole.

Any recommendations? I'd want something with similar performances, cheaper (if possible.. i'm getting poor replacing tires like crazy). Thanks!

JET335 · 05-26-2013, 06:35 PM

Avoid the potholes

rice_bowl · 05-26-2013, 10:46 PM

I've found that Continental ExtremeContact DW or DWS tires are good for this since they have a relatively softer sidewall than other performance tires.

Hit a pothole on stock Potenza run-flats and the tire popped right on the bead.

But yeah, avoid the potholes.

Thorium · 05-26-2013, 11:02 PM

What kind of pothole are you guys run into? I done so many time on hankook v12 and havent bubble yet. Im more concern of the wheel bent.

BD_F22 · 05-26-2013, 11:24 PM

best solution is move out of new york

i have gotten 2 flats because of potholes in nyc in the last 3 months, 1 on the stock run flats and the second on a continental dw

kjlogan65 · 05-27-2013, 08:07 AM

If potholes are that much of a problem, you should get the warranty from Discount Tire or any other tire shop that offers the same.

I have run Nittos and Vredesteins and haven't had a problem with potholes, "knock on wood".

Meeni · 05-27-2013, 10:22 AM

There is no such thing.

Gary@TireRack · 05-28-2013, 10:47 AM

We have not found that any one particular tire or brand of tires are more resistant to pothole damage.

VMRWheels · 05-28-2013, 01:37 PM

You will not find a tire that is marketed as being better at holding up against potholes. What I can suggest though is pay attention to the construction of the tire, load index, etc.

When I shop for tires I generally check to see if they have reinforced sidewalls.

ken1137 · 05-28-2013, 07:31 PM

Curious...are you running 18s or 19s. I stayed with 18s but then again a big pothole will ruin any tire.

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ledorkii Private 4 Rep 87 Posts Drives: '07 335i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	tires good for potholes? Hey guys, I'm in the market for a set of new tires after I ran over a pothole last night and a bubble formed on one of my front tires. This is the second time it's happened this year.. I currently have a set of Michelin PSS and I'm in the market for something that won't get damaged as quickly if I drive over another pothole. Any recommendations? I'd want something with similar performances, cheaper (if possible.. i'm getting poor replacing tires like crazy). Thanks!
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JET335 Lieutenant 31 Rep 468 Posts Drives: E90 LCI 335i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (3)	Avoid the potholes __________________ E90・LCI・335i・LUX H8 V3・VORTEX LEMANS・BMS DCI
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rice_bowl Enlisted Member 3 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 2010 E60 535i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SoCal SGV iTrader: (1)	I've found that Continental ExtremeContact DW or DWS tires are good for this since they have a relatively softer sidewall than other performance tires. Hit a pothole on stock Potenza run-flats and the tire popped right on the bead. But yeah, avoid the potholes.
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Thorium Private 2 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: MA iTrader: (1)	What kind of pothole are you guys run into? I done so many time on hankook v12 and havent bubble yet. Im more concern of the wheel bent.
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BD_F22 BD_e92 358 Rep 1,748 Posts Drives: 2015 m235i xDrive Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NYC iTrader: (9)	best solution is move out of new york i have gotten 2 flats because of potholes in nyc in the last 3 months, 1 on the stock run flats and the second on a continental dw
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kjlogan65 Private First Class 5 Rep 123 Posts Drives: 2011 335i E93 Sport Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	If potholes are that much of a problem, you should get the warranty from Discount Tire or any other tire shop that offers the same. I have run Nittos and Vredesteins and haven't had a problem with potholes, "knock on wood".
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Meeni Gateropode 329 Rep 2,848 Posts Drives: BMW 330i 06 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	There is no such thing.
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Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	We have not found that any one particular tire or brand of tires are more resistant to pothole damage. __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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ken1137 Brigadier General 89 Rep 3,732 Posts Drives: BMW S1000XR Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 e90 335i [6.40]	Curious...are you running 18s or 19s. I stayed with 18s but then again a big pothole will ruin any tire. __________________ BMWCCA member
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