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Does driving on gravel hurt your car?

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Driving on gravel roads is sometimes unavoidable—whether you’re heading to a job site, campsite, or just taking the scenic route home. However, the safety of driving on gravel is often questioned because the material can lodge in tires and launch into rocker panels and wheel wells.

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    Driving on gravel roads is sometimes unavoidable—whether you’re heading to a job site, campsite, or just taking the scenic route home. However, the safety of driving on gravel is often questioned because the material can lodge in tires and launch into rocker panels and wheel wells.

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