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Jan 12, 2006 | 05:16 AM

ninjamini

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Bubble in tire

I bought a set of 4 tires from tire rack about 6 weeks ago. One tire has developed a bubble in the side wall. It looks like a bulge. Is this dangerous? What should I do?

Jan 12, 2006 | 05:25 AM

pooch1

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Not good,side wall or tread failure.Did you get road hazard insurance from them when you purchased?

Jan 12, 2006 | 05:58 AM

Alex@tirerack

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Call me for a replacment

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Jan 12, 2006 | 01:31 PM

Stevie B

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ninjamini

I bought a set of 4 tires from tire rack about 6 weeks ago. One tire has developed a bubble in the side wall. It looks like a bulge. Is this dangerous? What should I do?

They must have sold you a blem (just kidding)

Jan 12, 2006 | 02:02 PM

62Lincoln

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Replace it asap.

Jan 12, 2006 | 05:19 PM

Passat774

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replace, with Alex's help determine if it was a ripped bead or a sidewall impact from hitting something in the road..

Jan 13, 2006 | 03:53 PM

apexer

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I'm sure Alex will do his best to make it right. What brand of tire was it, size, etc?

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