Richmond Construction-Zone Nail Risk: Midweek Tread Check Before You Commute

Richmond construction corridors can leave nails, screws, and sharp gravel right where daily commuters merge and brake. If your tire picked up debris, driving on it can turn a small puncture into a full flat by lunchtime. Do a quick midweek check: look for shiny embedded metal, uneven tread blocks, or a slow pressure drop overnight. Catching puncture risk early helps protect your rim and keeps your alignment from taking extra stress on rough pavement. If you notice sidewall swelling after pothole-and-debris routes, read Richmond pothole season sidewall bubble checks before the school drop-off rush.