spect2k Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I hit a nice pothole last year with my all-season tires that I run during the winter. I got a small bubble on the front right tire and the tire shop told me that it needs to be replaced. Since it was the end of the season, I threw my summer set back on. As I am getting ready now to put back on the all-seasons for the cold season, I notice that the bubble on the tire isn't there (the tires aren't mounted on any wheels right now). Is there a chance that unmounting the tire and remounting it could eliminate that bubble, or is the bubble just not there because it isn't under any load? Sorry, I feel like this is a newb question and I am clearly grasping at straws, but I was hoping to save the money on a new tire that comes with 11/32" while all the rest are at 7/32". Maybe there is a chance?? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 nope. the air pressure in the tire seeps into a cut on the inside sidewall. then separates the 2 layers. the bubble is still there. tire is not safe and needs to be replaced. i have driven on worse tires so drive at your own risk if you go that route Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spect2k Posted November 7, 2009 Author Share Posted November 7, 2009 Thanks, that's what I assumed. I'll replace it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonts Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Careful if you are planning on replacing just the 1 tire. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=105336 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spect2k Posted November 8, 2009 Author Share Posted November 8, 2009 That's definitely something to consider. The other tires have 10K miles on them. I wouldn't know how to go about measuring. It would also cost me another $400 or so to replace them all. When I asked the tire shop, all they did was check the life on the other tires and recommended that I get a new one to go with the other 3 since they are not too old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spect2k Posted November 11, 2009 Author Share Posted November 11, 2009 So as an update - thanks to fonts... You were right that I need to get the tire shaved down. Unforunately, nobody in my area can do that. I had to return the tire to tirerack and have them shave it down. It hurts even more to order a new tire that is already worn down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnetdropout Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Yea, the tire needs to be replaced. The bubble will still be there whether the tire is mounted or not. The bubble is a result of "impact break". If you purchased your tires with Certificates the company should be able to replace it for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 ^^^ read, then post My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 fail, then exist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonts Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 So as an update - thanks to fonts... You were right that I need to get the tire shaved down. Unforunately, nobody in my area can do that. I had to return the tire to tirerack and have them shave it down. It hurts even more to order a new tire that is already worn down. Glad to hear that you got the info. before causing any damage. Yes shaving 1 new tire sucks ..... but it's better than replacing all 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonts Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 ^^^ read, then post fail, then exist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Tire bubbles are usually the result of a pothole, and not covered under any warranty except road hazard programs. The OP had just finished posting he replaced the tire and got it shaved, then that guy posts "you should replace the tire" hence my comment My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonts Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Tire bubbles are usually the result of a pothole, and not covered under any warranty except road hazard programs. The OP had just finished posting he replaced the tire and got it shaved, then that guy posts "you should replace the tire" hence my comment :lol: No need to justify anything here. I was agreeing with your comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 i thought meier was poking at me. I've been on the defensive lately My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonts Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 i thought meier was poking at me. I've been on the defensive lately :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 i thought meier was poking at me. I've been on the defensive lately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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