LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – The ongoing frost and freeze cycle of the northern climate is continuing to take its toll on Michigan roadways and cars.
“The first bump shook the whole car and sounded like an explosion,” says Paul Redman. “And then the second bump was the tire exiting, and then from the second that happened – the whole car was rattling so I knew something was wrong,”
Indeed. His car had a confrontation with a Michigan pothole and the pothole won – decisively.
“I’m not used to potholes or snow,” says Redman who recently moved to Michigan.
A Michigan highway took a bite out of his tire Wednesday night.
“That kind of damage is new to me,” he says. “So it just blew my mind that it would get this bad at all. But it’s definitely something to keep your eye out for.”
Jacob Shutes, assistant store manager at Tuffy Tire and Auto Service Center, says Redman is not alone in suffering the revenge of the potholes.
“We’ve definitely seen an influx in suspension-related concerns,” he tells 6 News. “You know, Michigan – its known for its potholes.