Originally Posted by
JW Fas
Smaller cars wouldn't have much of a problem dealing with potholes if manufacturers weren't fixated on equipping new cars with large diameter wheels and [expensive] low profile tires. They do it because they make the car look better, and they rake in a higher margin. Ultimately, it comes at the cost of less shock absorption.
when a regular trailer bends its rim, axle, or destroys a fender when banging into a pothole, I dont think the 195/60r15 are the issue.