moriarty Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 So, have a bubble in my D/S front sidewall. This will be the fourth tire replacement of the year for the Sube! Lost 1 to a screw, and now 3 to potholes. Been running tire pressure on the high-side to try and prevent this, but it seems like NJDOT is on a mission to create new and interesting locations for potholes every day. Still debating on just replacing the one (have done all four in the past) as the LGT has cost me all but $3k in tires this year, and I don't race it at all. My wife is threatening to trade it in on an SUV with huge sidewalls! Anybody else been having these problems? What are you guys with 18" wheels doing? Any thoughts on tire choice? I currently have Toyo Proxes 4s, had P Zero Neros and RE92s before that. Kind of depressing really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mui01 Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 wow it beats me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 You've gotten bubbles on your Toyo Proxes 4s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underpowerd Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 z-rated snow tires ftw sorry to hear the bad luck. i wouldn't run the pressure high. i go cold to spec or hot to a little below max. g'luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zildjiank Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 What size are you running? 17, 18? 35,40,45 profile? Sorry for the losses, sounds like a loose loose situation...specially w/ the wifey doing some threating w/ the trade in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krzyss Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 What are you guys with 18" wheels doing? I think they are checking 17" wheel/tire combos with more sidewall. Krzys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JessterCPA Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 I got nailed twice with potholes already. I went & bought used RE-92's here on the board just so I have a few spares in the basement in case it happens again. The second time it screwed the rim up & $120 later I am OK. Hey, that's NJ Tax dollars working for you! Jesse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moriarty Posted July 24, 2006 Author Share Posted July 24, 2006 Yeah, I have been running stock size (215/45-17) with all of the tires, and not over-inflating, just running to full-load pressure. I replaced a wheel on the first one (an RE-92 all but blew-out) which is when I moved to P Zeros. got a screw in a P Zero when I had about 12k miles on them, so got another set of P Zeros. Bubbled a P Zero, and went to the Toyo Proxes. Now one of the Proxes (with about 7.5k miles on them) has a bubble in the sidewall. Technically, if it were up to Subaru, I should replace all four tires (I am already down at least 3/32s of tread on all tires). It is hard to come to terms with blowing so much money on tires in one year. I have been cautious too, but I don't expect I can miss all of the pothole in NJ - there are just too many! Extra insulting since I just got my 3rd quater tax statement... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 Too bad we couldn't run 16" wheels. You could always try 225/45-17. Might as well try cheaper all-seasons while you're at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 I went though 2 or 3 RE-92's - at 300 miles one blew out on me, and two other tires got bubbles in them by 3000 miles. I've had the Proxes for 11K - 12K miles now and they're held up (knock on wood). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.T.Subie Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 I would look at 225/45/17 for sure. Tire rack is having some sales worth checking out. Denial is your best friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 question for anyone who knows - a run-flat tire can not bubble right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krzyss Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 I suspect it can but it requires much more energy than normal tire to do so. Just a guess. Krzys PS What is cheaper: buying new tires that bubble or replacing control arms and suspension bits because you use RFT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moriarty Posted July 25, 2006 Author Share Posted July 25, 2006 I think I am going to avoid the RFT route, but I definitely would consider running a 225/45-17. Anybody gone that route? All of the tires I've previously had are available in that size, but they are all also a bit pricey (well, at least when you are replacing them as often as I am). I may go down a notch an look at something a little less expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 several people have - I wish I had, but I stuck with 215's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_templer_102 Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Sorry to sound noobish, but how do you tell if you have a bubble on your tire? Is it like super obvious big bubble? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JessterCPA Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Sorry to sound noobish, but how do you tell if you have a bubble on your tire? Is it like super obvious big bubble? Pretty much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
direavenger Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Sorry to sound noobish, but how do you tell if you have a bubble on your tire? Is it like super obvious big bubble? Not incredibly obvious, but it is definately a lump on the side of the tire that looks out of place. You'll know it if you see it. The Dude - Two inches and counting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enlight Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 I've been running with bubbles on my proxes 4's for a couple months already, but does anybody know how bad it actually is to drive with bubbles? muFreight.co A JDM Container Sharing Service from Japan to NYC Website | Instagram | Email Bessie II's Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
direavenger Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 I've been running with bubbles on my proxes 4's for a couple months already, but does anybody know how bad it actually is to drive with bubbles? There's nothing wrong with it - until your tire blows out Seriously - you might be fine for a few more months, but it also might blow out tomorrow if you hit another pothole. You never know, so I went the safe route and got it replaced immediatley. The Dude - Two inches and counting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moriarty Posted August 1, 2006 Author Share Posted August 1, 2006 I drove about 350 miles on mine with the bubble, but I knew that a blowout was always going to be a possibility. The only reason I did it was because I had to wait for my new tires to come in. Last night I finally put the new wheels and tires on. I settled on some 225/45-17 Hankook RS-2s. The first 50 miles have been good. Keeping my fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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