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Old May 27, 2009 | 04:32 PM
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Safety concern on my run-flats?

I hit two separate pot holes recently, both front tires developed a "bulge or bubble" on the sidewall, I placed them on the back but I'm worried if these "lumps" can be a safety hazzard. (My tires are Dunlop run flats)

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Old May 27, 2009 | 04:45 PM
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It's the sidewall layers separating from one another. I'd either replace them or move them to the back in case there is a blowout. Really though, I'd replace them if I was in your position.

I had a similar problem with the stock all seasons on my R32, I got a nasty 4" x 1.5" sidewall bubble and I ended up replacing all 4 with better tires and hazard coverage.
 
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Old May 29, 2009 | 05:25 AM
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Originally Posted by thevelourfog
It's the sidewall layers separating from one another. I'd either replace them or move them to the back in case there is a blowout. Really though, I'd replace them if I was in your position.

I had a similar problem with the stock all seasons on my R32, I got a nasty 4" x 1.5" sidewall bubble and I ended up replacing all 4 with better tires and hazard coverage.
Thank's "thevelourfog", appreciate the info, best thing to do is replace both tires.
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Old May 29, 2009 | 06:45 AM
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We had two of the original RF's do this on the kids MCS. We had one on our Clubman do the same thing. We both have Yokohama S Drives now and he's got a bulge on one of those now. I'm sure it's got something to do with the short sidewalls. Well, that and the general crappy condition of todays roads! I guess ya just gotta be careful.
 
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