Tire bulge

[Timmer]

I just noticed a bulge in one of my front tires. I'm assuming this is not repairable?

It's a 2008 with 9500 miles - would this be considered a warranty defect?

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[TowDawg]

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but it's definitely not repairable and I doubt you'll have any luck getting it replaced under warranty.
It "could" be a defect in the tire itself, but it's "usually" caused by a hard impact like a pothole. It actually ruptured the bands inside the sidewall of the tire. Get a new one on there ASAP!

 

[bluesrt]

^^^^^^^ what he said

 

[AbsolutHank]

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but it's definitely not repairable and I doubt you'll have any luck getting it replaced under warranty.
It "could" be a defect in the tire itself, but it's "usually" caused by a hard impact like a pothole. It actually ruptured the bands inside the sidewall of the tire. Get a new one on there ASAP!

Exactly! Just get a new front set, or splurge for a new set of Michelin Super Sports...they're already 4 years old....

 

[bluesrt]

there is one front ps2 in the classifieds, jump on it!!!!!!!!

 

[uvbnbit]

time to replace.

 

[Viper X]

As above, replace ASAP.

 

[boosttoy]

Most likely this is a impact break.Mark the bubble with tire chalk before deflating and then have dismounted.Check the inside of the tire where it was marked and look for a cut on the innerliner.If a cut is found it most likely came from a hard impact that pinched the tire between the wheel and impact.Mark the wheel also and check it close for bends,flat spots and cracks.

Good luck,Frank

 

[MTGTS]

Def. not repairable, I had a similar issue with one of my rear PS2's. Developed 3 bubbles in the sidewall. I called up Michelin and they had me take it to a authorized retailer. Their determination was I had to of hit something. I explained to them that was impossible but they didn't care and didn't wanna do anything to help out. I haven't bought another Michelin since.

 

[bluesrt]

tires dont get bubbles on the sidewalls like that on thier own,, period...... doesnt happen unless they come like that from new... and only 1 out of a million come damaged new

 

[Sonoman]

Def. not repairable, I had a similar issue with one of my rear PS2's. Developed 3 bubbles in the sidewall. I called up Michelin and they had me take it to a authorized retailer. Their determination was I had to of hit something. I explained to them that was impossible but they didn't care and didn't wanna do anything to help out. I haven't bought another Michelin since.

Three bubbles in the same tire does sound a bit odd, by how is it impossible to have hit something? With low-profile tires, only takes about a 3-inch abrupt edge to bubble a tire... Possibly hittting the same hole/bump three times?

 

[MTGTS]

Three bubbles in the same tire does sound a bit odd, by how is it impossible to have hit something? With low-profile tires, only takes about a 3-inch abrupt edge to bubble a tire... Possibly hittting the same hole/bump three times?

They were on my show wheels back when I still had them that were not on every often. The bubbles were on a REAR tire not a front which means I would have had to of hit something hard going backwards pretty fast. Roads are pretty decent around here as long as your not in a construction zone. I'm very observant when it comes to stuff in the road or potholes, always looking well ahead of where I'm going (good habit I picked up at the track). 2 bubbles were on one side of the tire and the third was on the opposite(forgot how many were inside vs. outside but it was def. both).

 

[Bird325]

Continue thinking about what could have caused it, but REPLACE that tire IMMEDIATELY or just don't spend a single mile using it on the road or track. I had a similar 'bubble' last year caused by running the tire a little low on air for a short distance. I pulled it right away and within a few days with the Texas heat, it expanded into a full blown bubble sticking out of the carcass. Driving on it is a promise for problems!

 

[tcsracing1]

i wouldnt run it on the track, but on the street i would run it until the tread is down to replacement time.
i have had this happen to at least three tires in my life time.

my bubbled nitto lasted the full life of the tread with a bubble and i now have a near new PS2 with a bubble.
the PS2 will have to last until tread is gone.

I have never had the bubble cause failure. Remember, there is another layer of rubber behind that bubble, so even if you cut the bubble layer with a blade it still has a back up.

 

[ACR steve]

For $300. or so why would anyone want to chance a blow out at speed. It may never blow but why would you risk it?

 

[Paul Hawker]

With the price of tires today, it might be well worth your while to have it looked at by a Michelin dealer. Michelin has a pretty comprehensive warranty and if they can cover it, they will.

However, at 5 years old, and 9,500 miles it is a goner either way.

Agree with others, the Pilot Supersports are the way to go if you need all 4 replacement.