bubble in tire??
04-26-2004, 07:52 PM
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bubble in tire??
Just noticed a bubble on the sidewall of my front right tire. I was wondering if I can fix it or do I just have to dump the tire in the trash???
The structural integrity of the tire is pretty much shot if you have a bubble.
04-26-2004, 08:09 PM
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how long have you had the tires? if they are still very new then you should go back where you bought them and start cussing... ok maybe dont cuss but complain at least they might replace it for u
04-26-2004, 08:26 PM
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i have had that happen, it is caused by hitting a pot hole or something else that was a strong impact and the rim actually cuts the beads on the tire cause a bulge. tire manufactors or distributors do not cover this unless you purchased the extra warrenty for the tire. so yeah you have to buy a new one. if they are pretty new or a lot of tread left you can get away with only buying one tire
04-26-2004, 08:40 PM
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Originally posted by KurleeDaddeeWRX
What kind of tire is it, so we will all know not to buy that manufacturer of tire?
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What kind of tire is it, so we will all know not to buy that manufacturer of tire?
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04-26-2004, 08:44 PM
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Originally posted by wrx ish
it can happen to any tire
it can happen to any tire
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04-26-2004, 09:11 PM
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Originally posted by KurleeDaddeeWRX
Yeah, I know. It is called a defect. I just want to know what kind of tire it was. And then not buy that kind of tire.
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Yeah, I know. It is called a defect. I just want to know what kind of tire it was. And then not buy that kind of tire.
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04-26-2004, 09:47 PM
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Originally posted by wrx ish
thats just it, its not because of a defect, it is caused by a road hazard. strong impact on a tire slightly underinflated will cause the problem, nothing to do with the quality of the tire
thats just it, its not because of a defect, it is caused by a road hazard. strong impact on a tire slightly underinflated will cause the problem, nothing to do with the quality of the tire
04-26-2004, 10:22 PM
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thats happened to to my tire before and i had the kuhmos but ever since ive gotten the yokohama avs es100's ive noticed a big difference in a good way:banana: :banana: :banana:
04-26-2004, 11:47 PM
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Originally posted by KurleeDaddeeWRX
Yes, you are right, that is one cause. But porr manufacturing process can give you sidewall bubbled tires as well. Probably not as frequent though.
Yes, you are right, that is one cause. But porr manufacturing process can give you sidewall bubbled tires as well. Probably not as frequent though.
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