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Old 05-06-2009 | 09:28 PM
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bubble on the side of the tire

i just noticed today that thers a pretty big bubble on the side of the front left side tire. what i wana know is this fixable or do i need to change it asap ? anyone know anything about this or has had this ?
Old 05-06-2009 | 09:32 PM
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It is my understanding that bubbles can't be fixed and the tire needs to be replaced. If it were me, I would replace as soon as possible and avoid high speed driving. I had this happen on a set of winter tires once from hitting a pothole. I think it is a common issue in winter/pothole season.
Old 05-06-2009 | 09:37 PM
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needs to be replaced, did you hit a curb really hard??
Old 05-06-2009 | 09:38 PM
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dead tire! don't risk it! change it asap!!!
Old 05-06-2009 | 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by nogoodname007
needs to be replaced, did you hit a curb really hard??

no i didnt.. i dont recall hitting any deep bumps iether its weird just came out of nowhere!

anyone know where i can buy a used tire dont wana spend anymore money on this car im so sick of it
Old 05-06-2009 | 10:03 PM
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^just look around the for sale classified area. There's usually some tires in there.
Old 05-06-2009 | 10:43 PM
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Depending on wear and miles, you MAY get it warrantied. (tire must be virtually new)
Old 05-06-2009 | 10:47 PM
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Actually depending on the cause it is a manufacturing defect. If I could see a pic it would be nice. but if it was caused by an open joint in the tire it is tire warrenty. Goodyear and bridgestone had issues ith this as they only sample x-ray and inspect their tires. While Michelin has 100% inspection of everytire. Bad ones still get through but far far less.
Old 05-06-2009 | 11:10 PM
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yea, it means u hit a curb really hard...and damaged the inside wires of the tires...therefore all that air pressure inside ur tire is trying to escape through that weak point...
Old 05-07-2009 | 12:54 PM
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It should be ok for now but you will want to get that fixed asap, I had one of those on my ventus tires and I drove on that for like 4 months like an idiot. It just eventually slowly lost air.
Old 05-07-2009 | 01:36 PM
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That is a blow out waiting to happen.
Old 05-07-2009 | 08:13 PM
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^+1. Means the belts have shifted in the sidewall due to impact. Can't be fixed.
Old 05-07-2009 | 08:16 PM
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stop feeding your tire orbit chewing gum
Old 05-08-2009 | 03:00 AM
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$300 worth risking your life or your passengers life? Your driving a G37, stop being ghetto and get a tire. bubbles can't be fixed. but hey, its up to you. Just hope you dont get killed if your tire blows up while your on the highway at 70mph. It will be a pretty sight
Old 05-09-2009 | 02:10 AM
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yea thanks everyone had it changed yesterday..
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