I've only had my '09 GTI 4-door for about a month (maybe less) and I've already blown out a tire on a pothole (I hit it avoiding another one at night in wet roads).
I love my 18", but New Jersey is riddled with potholes and I'm a little nervous about how many more times I'm going to have to deal with NOT having it covered under roadside assistance and having to change my tire in the mud. Obviously if I were stronger and able to hold the tire in place while I put it back on, it wouldn't be a big deal. but there aren't even bolts to stick out and mount the tire on. so cheap.
my question is,
are there any tires out there that are thicker and more durable in the face of potholes for an 18" wheel? (my tires are the all-season sport, but I'm not sure the name. they came stock)
I love my 18", but New Jersey is riddled with potholes and I'm a little nervous about how many more times I'm going to have to deal with NOT having it covered under roadside assistance and having to change my tire in the mud. Obviously if I were stronger and able to hold the tire in place while I put it back on, it wouldn't be a big deal. but there aren't even bolts to stick out and mount the tire on. so cheap.
my question is,
are there any tires out there that are thicker and more durable in the face of potholes for an 18" wheel? (my tires are the all-season sport, but I'm not sure the name. they came stock)