AAA: Potholes causing spike in flat tires in Greater Hartford

HARTFORD --  On Monday, AAA of Greater Hartford said that emergency calls for flat tires are up 25 percent over last year.
The organization has received more than 5,000 calls for flats so far this year, including 150 on Sunday alone.
AAA says potholes can't be blamed for all the flat tires, but can certainly be blamed for an overall increase, thanks to the season's extreme cold, followed by a thaw. Many potholes may also be mistaken for puddles, making them especially troublesome.
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