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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 12:18 AM
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So I went to stop at walmart near by real quick today. As I get out of the car when I get home I hear this hissing noise. My first instinct was that it was my tire. I ran to get a spray bottle filled w/ soappy water. As I sprayed the whole tire, the wall of the tire and the threads of the tire, I saw huge buddles coming out on the threads of the tire. Walkmart wasn't that far away, and I know i didn't run over anything sharp. My question is do u think this will be covered under warrantee?
Old Apr 2, 2005 | 12:22 AM
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um you might have run over something earlier, and then it finally gave out or punctured the tire.
Old Apr 2, 2005 | 12:25 AM
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this really suck, my friend alwasy told me my front right tire looked low but i never gave it that much attention. No I have to it plugged.
Old Apr 2, 2005 | 12:29 AM
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tires are wear-n-tear, doubt its covered under warranty. i thought it would trigger the tire pressure sensor if your tire was low. good luck, these low-profile 17" tires are expensive.
Old Apr 2, 2005 | 12:31 AM
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Originally Posted by TurboMe
this really suck, my friend alwasy told me my front right tire looked low but i never gave it that much attention. No I have to it plugged.
have it patched not plugged...

moved to tread and butter...
Old Apr 2, 2005 | 12:33 AM
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hmm i wonder if the tire pressure warning would kick on, its leaking really slowly
Old Apr 2, 2005 | 12:41 AM
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the tire pressure sensor detect by rpm of the wheels so it would know if it was messed even a little.
Old Apr 2, 2005 | 12:42 AM
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so u have to be in motion for it to detect anything?
Old Apr 2, 2005 | 01:44 AM
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Don't buy the oem replacement potenza's, they are about $135+ each, just buy some other comparable brand which will probably be better all around for $80ish!
Old Apr 2, 2005 | 01:53 AM
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i think im just going to patch it, i just took out the trunk mat and it looks like it will be a B.... to put back (i have the OEM sub)
Old Apr 2, 2005 | 02:09 AM
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If it's not a sidewall leak/puncture, your tire will be absolutely fine with a patch.
Old Apr 2, 2005 | 04:05 AM
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update for those who care I went to pep boys and bought this tire repair kit. It turned out great! No leaks! I even tested it again w/ the soappy water.
Old Apr 4, 2005 | 01:36 AM
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is it the spray kit that is in a can that injects into your valve stem?
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