When you are driving along trying to look out for potholes and avoid them as much as possible, the thought of how they actually get there probably doesn't cross the mind.  So let's put that little mystery to rest, even though that knowledge won't exactly re-inflate your flat tire. A Google search brought up some info from the Summit County Engineer's Office in Ohio. According to the site, potholes are caused by the expansion and contraction of water after it has entered into the ground under the pavement. If it has a chance to freeze, it will take up more space under the pavement, and the …

If the road is four-laned or the potholes dispersed widely enough, you can avoid driving over the tire-damaging craters. Unfortunately, that isn't always the case, and you have no choice but to travel across the minefield. Ford Motor Company offers a few tips for drivers when they are faced with a bumpy ride. Pay special attention to your tire pressure. Keeping tire pressure consistently at the manufacturer's recommendation will help protect your vehicle's wheels and tires from being damaged from pothole impacts. If safe, don't swerve to avoid potholes. Swerving can create a situation where …

With the threat of snow gone until next winter, it's time to assess the damage caused by the extreme weather and the corrosive salt. WarminsterPatch will be patrolling the area looking for especially bad roads that need repair. There's no feeling like running over a particularly bad pothole and hearing that load "thump," knowing that a trip to the mechanic to fix your alignment is in the near future. In some cases, if you are vigilant, you can slightly swerve to avoid individual craters. For our first entry, however, the hazard runs the whole width of Cypress Road at the corner of Chestnut. …