Cardiff Council receives thousands of pothole reports every year, and the impact of these road defects on tyres and wheels is significant. When a tyre hits a pothole at speed, the rubber compresses violently against the wheel rim. This sudden impact can cause an immediate blowout, create a sidewall bulge that leads to a blowout days later, or crack and buckle the alloy wheel — all without any immediate visible external signs.
After any significant pothole strike on a Cardiff road, carry out this immediate check: Look for any sidewall bulging or bubbling on the tyre — if present, stop driving and call for mobile tyre assistance immediately. Check the wheel rim for cracks or bends. If the car pulls to one side after the impact, your wheel alignment has likely been knocked out. Vibration through the steering wheel at speed suggests a bent wheel or internal tyre damage.
Cardiff Council has a highways fault reporting portal where you can log potholes and potentially claim compensation for vehicle damage — photograph the pothole and the damage. For immediate tyre and wheel safety assessment after a Cardiff pothole incident, call Royal Mobile Tyres on 029 22714889. We can come to your location across Cardiff and South Wales to inspect your tyres and advise on any required repairs or replacements.
