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At Cons They're the ones with the short sidewalls on a bigger wheel. Tires with shorter sidewalls can give you a boost in handling performance, but in a lot of cases it's just for aesthetics, how your car looks. We wanted to know, how would a low profile tire perform when confronted with the world's most unwelcome seasonal visitor, the Pothole. So we test here in Connecticut, t So we really wanted to evaluate how a low profile tire would deal with a decent sized pothole and compare that to a tire with a taller sidewall height. The last t So our testers are going to take two all season tires in 16 and 18 inch wheel sizes. The 16 inch tire has taller sidewalls, giving it close to the same overall diameter as the 18 inch tires. Both will be placed on our Toyota Camry test ve To evaluate how each tire performs, we're using two Next up, the 16 inch tire. As you can see in t And there was no visual tire and wheel damage observed. Next up, a low profile 18 inch tire. Let's take a look. So when we freeze the video here, you can see the sidewall in the 18 inch tire is engulfed as it The sidewall appears inverted at one point, folded and pushed up past the wheel flange. Luckily, we didn't suffer any wheel or tire damage in the verdict? In t So how can you protect your ve Obviously avoid driving through potholes whenever possible. Sometimes though, you might notice a pothole until it's too late. In that scenario, don't squirre about of your lane, w Rather, go as slow as possible through the pothole, keeping a firm grip on your steering wheel to maintain direction and control of your car. Later, inspect your wheels and tires for any cuts, blisters or bubbles. If you find evidence of t And if you live in an area where potholes are common, consider a wheel and tire package that can accommodate tires with taller sidewalls. T Also, seek a tire road hazard warranty when buying a new set of tires. Many retailers offer one for little or no money, and check to see if your insurance company offers a protection plan as well.