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11-13-2014, 12:58 PM | #1 |
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Sidewall Bubble - Ok as Spare?
Front left tire developed sidewall bubble. Having it replaced immediately but the tire is still pretty new, you think it'd be safe to use as for spare/5th? I can pick up a generic cheapo rim on Tire Rack for $100.
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I've driven for hundreds of miles in my life with tires that had bubbles in the sidewall. A couple times, the bubble was on the inside of the tire so who knows how long it was there before I actually saw it. I wouldn't worry about it at all.
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11-28-2014, 05:42 PM | #3 |
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Yikes - personally I would not risk putting a tire with a damaged sidewall onto my car unless it was the absolute last option (i.e. tire with bubble or leave car stranded overnight). Given it's a spare, that's how it seems you're thinking but my rationale is that's what AAA is for.
In either case, my personal standpoint is that a tire with a damaged sidewall should never be installed onto a vehicle. Granted there are always exceptions but personally, I wouldn't bother hauling that thing around unless I knew I was going on some long stretches through some shady areas.
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11-29-2014, 10:44 AM | #5 |
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Right decision! I had some tires on my Dodge Ramcharger that developed some small side wall bubbles. I replaced all 4 tires and gave them to a friend who put them on his flat bed trailer since they fit. All 4 eventually blew out even though they were never heavily loaded.
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So this is weird, I swapped over to my winter tires 2 weeks ago and I just noticed this morning another bubble in the same location (front left tire, outside) wtf?
I don't understand what would cause me to get bubbles in same tire? I lowered the car recently but by no means was it slammed. Dinan springs which are only 0.5-0.75" drop and I got the car aligned. Never had this issue with other cars and alignments. |
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Most often, the metal belts in the sidewall get damage from being pinched, such as hitting a pothole at speed. I suppose stiff suspension could play a minor roll but there's no way your springs are causing it, or even effecting it (IMO). Right now I'd have to ask if you recall hitting any potholes with that wheel or if there are any large bumps in the road (I.e. Raised pavement or metal plates) that you drive over every day. The other factor that could play a big roll would be tire inflation. I imagine an under inflated tire would be be more prone to pinching the sidewall. Lastly, if the tire was ever driven on while flat, it's almost guaranteed sidewall damage which will evolve to bubbling.
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Oh and forgot to mention, good call on scrapping the first one! Might hurt the wallet but piece of mind in regard to safety > making the most out of your $$.
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You are asking for a horrible day when you replace the flat with an old dried out bubble tire. Is it really worth the bad day or possible damage to the car? |
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Sean - already decided to scrap the bubble tire. Question is why did I develop a 2nd bubble in 4 weeks =(
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I see you said winter tires and not wheels. Could it be the wheel itself is damaged and somehow damaging the tire? Unbalanced, cracked, bent, etc. Somehow stressing one point? I can't see it being camber or the stretched tire guys would be blowing tires by the truckload. Toe? Unlikely as you'd notice (given driving skill). That leaves the wheel. Not that I've seen that as a possible cause but it's what's left. |
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Just found out I have a bubble now on my front right. That's my 3rd bubble since installing the Dinan springs, all 3 occurring on the front tires. One was non-rft (Michelin PSS), two were Blizzak rft's |
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It's a really confusing situation. You don't recall any hard jolts or anything else of the like from that corner of the car while driving?
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Surprised to hear this...... Very strange!
This one has me baffled, but I really don't see how springs could cause this.
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I have to get the car back on the lift but I doubt it's install neither. Suspension was installed & aligned by a NASA "certified" race shop that I've worked with before. The owner is really familiar with this chassis and he's one of the most technical guys I know. Not to mention he's a fantastic driver as he one NASA GTS3 championships. |
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