Guys, I've got a bulge on the side of my front-left tire and I'd like to know if I can make a point with the service dept. to replace it within warranty. The affected surface is about 2"/1" with the bulge sticking out maybe a quarter of an inch or so.
I am going in for the first oil change tonight and I'm gonna point this out to them. As I see it, it is a defect that the tire developed, I did not hit anything I can remember or anything like that.

What do you think?!



Firestarter

 

its a bad wheel wear. something must be wrong with how your car was bolted on.

 

That usually happens when you hit a pothole or curb, I doubt they will do anything for you since tires are a wear and tear item, but maybe they will step up and help you out. Either way, it is no longer a safe tire and should be replaced.

 

It's probably the Tire Papilloma virus, aka tire warts.

 

moved...

 

If you have a quality tire maker warranteeing your tire they'll replace the tire gratis. The tire makers are very aware of tire safety issues. Cheaper for them to replace a dicey tire (it's relatively new?) than to have a lawsuit roll in if the tire were to blow and cause an accident.

(my opinion, not from personal experience)


sidebar:

eighty and more years ago tires were run on dirt roads almost full time. The tires were high pressure, narrow, like cycle tires. The canvas plies were prone to separation. The compound was easily cut. A cut would let sand get into the wound, making a "sand blister", as it was called. Those old tires needed lots of repair work. They lasted 6,000 miles on average if you took really good care. Tires in those days cost the equivalent in today's money, about $200 and up for even cheap, poor tires.

Things were much more costly then than today.

 

If you have the factory bridgestone Potenzas, they might be covered under warranty at a Bridgestone dealer....I know mine have a warranty on them......

 

Whew, glad I got the "Tires for Life" thing. You definitely need to not be rolling on that...very dangerous. Good luck at your dealer.

 

GET to the dealer. are you on an alloy wheel? sometimes if you hit a pothole it will bubble. the tire cannot be repaired. it needs to be replaced. most of the time it wontbe covered. good luck!