bridgestone runflat question
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hey guys,
i'm about to sell my old tires/wheels. a while back i hit a pothole, ended up replacing the wheel and kept the old run flat. anyways since then i drove on the same tire with no problems. after taking off my old set of rims i noticed the tire was bulging out. is it still safe to drive with this? i assume this is what it does when you get a flat, which is part of the reinforced walls. anyways i was going to sell the tire but wondering if i should because i dont want to sell a defective tire. here are some pics, let me know if you think this is normal.
i'm about to sell my old tires/wheels. a while back i hit a pothole, ended up replacing the wheel and kept the old run flat. anyways since then i drove on the same tire with no problems. after taking off my old set of rims i noticed the tire was bulging out. is it still safe to drive with this? i assume this is what it does when you get a flat, which is part of the reinforced walls. anyways i was going to sell the tire but wondering if i should because i dont want to sell a defective tire. here are some pics, let me know if you think this is normal.
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IMO, would not sell it. Take it to a tire shop and see what they say as well....
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='647160' date='Aug 15 2008, 12:40 AM
IMO, would not sell it. Take it to a tire shop and see what they say as well....
i figured they'd inspect it first. but they told me i didnt have to replace the tire. maybe they were being lazy!
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Originally Posted by phocker' post='647159' date='Aug 15 2008, 08:38 AM
hey guys,
i'm about to sell my old tires/wheels. a while back i hit a pothole, ended up replacing the wheel and kept the old run flat. anyways since then i drove on the same tire with no problems. after taking off my old set of rims i noticed the tire was bulging out. is it still safe to drive with this?
i'm about to sell my old tires/wheels. a while back i hit a pothole, ended up replacing the wheel and kept the old run flat. anyways since then i drove on the same tire with no problems. after taking off my old set of rims i noticed the tire was bulging out. is it still safe to drive with this?
I would buy a new tire at once, actually two new tires for the same axle.
Put the new ones rear if possible.
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isnt that a bubble? those i believe are not fixable and must be replaced...i think you get them from large potholes or bumps.. its a weakening of the wall... kinda like a hernia i believe..lol.. (friends having surgery, made me think of it) lol
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='647257' date='Aug 15 2008, 08:21 AM
That don't look good at all, strange that the tire shop did notice that.
I would buy a new tire at once, actually two new tires for the same axle.
Put the new ones rear if possible.
I would buy a new tire at once, actually two new tires for the same axle.
Put the new ones rear if possible.
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Bubble. Got them all the time on my R32. They can't be fixed. Need to replace the tire.
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That "bubble" is more likely a failure of the tire's internals belts and cords ... the runflat design, with very sturdy sidewall construction prevents the tire from ripping apart the way a standard tire might.
IMHO the tire is not safe and should be replaced as quickly as possible; the tire shop installer who may not have noticed this probably needs an eye exam!
This damage on mine was much more obvious - though the tire never lost air pressure!
IMHO the tire is not safe and should be replaced as quickly as possible; the tire shop installer who may not have noticed this probably needs an eye exam!
This damage on mine was much more obvious - though the tire never lost air pressure!
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Originally Posted by luigi524td' post='647735' date='Aug 15 2008, 06:16 PM
That "bubble" is more likely a failure of the tire's internals belts and cords ... the runflat design, with very sturdy sidewall construction prevents the tire from ripping apart the way a standard tire might.
IMHO the tire is not safe and should be replaced as quickly as possible; the tire shop installer who may not have noticed this probably needs an eye exam!
This damage on mine was much more obvious - though the tire never lost air pressure!
IMHO the tire is not safe and should be replaced as quickly as possible; the tire shop installer who may not have noticed this probably needs an eye exam!
This damage on mine was much more obvious - though the tire never lost air pressure!
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if you have the wheel and tire insurance that should be covered correct?
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