Mac

I noticed a huge bubble on my rear passenger side tire...what can i do? do i need to replace the tire or is it fixable?
Thanks in advance

Richie

Sounds like a weak spot in the tire belt (don't know the right english word, sorry).
If I where you I'd get it replaced. Better be safe then sorry!!!!

LEXISM

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Yup! gotta replace it . eventually the tire will burst on that spot and you might damaged the rim.

bluelex

i would also suggest u replace it as soon as possible, in case it blows while u'r driving. better safe than sorry.

good luck

kvoman

Replace it but check to see if you have any warranty left on the tire. If it's an aftermarket replacement, there is usually some kind of warranty based on percentage of life left. If it's an OEM tire, check the warranty card on the tires. That's a manufacturer defect and it should be replaced by the manufacturer at no charge or a percentage of remaining thread life.

DR.GS

Ahhhhhhh...the misfortunes of rims.......you have to replace it because it will eventually burst.......What type of tires are they?.......I have the same bad luck with Toyo's....

DPRSupra

i have the same thing on my sc430's bridgestone runflats. how serious is this exactly?

Mac

Pirelli tires on stock rims

LexFather

Yeah, take it to your local tire store and they will replace and give you a discount cause a BUBBLE in a tire is a DEFECT. Everyone has told me it is dangerous and to get rid of any bubbles.

SoCalSC4

Actually, "bubbles" are typically caused by some sort of an impact during driving, or can occasionally be caused by a careless slip of a "tire spoon" during the tire mounting procedure, thus damaging the sidewall from .inside. If the tires are damaged during installation, the bubble will manifest immediately during the 'air-up' procedure.

I just had a set of new 19" wheels & tires come back from the tire shop (for the Boss' M5)- one front tire had a nice bubble on the inner sidewall. Since the tires were purchased new, I can only conclude that they were damaged during mounting... they are buying us a new tire.

Bottom line: replace the tire soon.