Bulge on passenger side rear tire

rose0529 · 02-20-2008

Was just down in the garage and I noticed that my passenger side rear tire has a bulge in it. How bad is this? Do I need to go find another tire....

thanks

dedlewamp · 02-20-2008

Where did you purchase the tires from? That bulge should qualify as a manufacturers defect, so you should be able to get a pro-rated amount toward a new replacement tire.

rose0529 · 02-20-2008

I got them used... will a store still claim the manufacturers warranty for me? or am I out of luck

HiImBrian · 02-20-2008

My buddy had a lump way bigger than that on his tire on his van for a while and he had to end up getting it replaced. Not until he beat the shit outa it for a while. Probably not a great idea, but you should be able to drive on it for a while if you need. Better to get it replaced sooner than later.

**JET** · 02-20-2008

Yeah, I would get it replaced pretty soon. You broke a cord inside the tire. Don't get too crazy with corners or high speed until you get it replaced.

**Kracka** · 02-20-2008

That sucks. What kind of tires are they and how many miles are on them? Getting warranty coverage at a shop w/o an invoice is going to be pretty tough.

polishmafia · 02-21-2008

that tire is shot and unsafe to drive on. get it replaced asap.

Matt D. · 02-21-2008

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Originally Posted by JET

You broke a cord inside the tire.

Most likely due to hitting a hard bump in the road. I've seen it happen many times. If you ignore it you risk the chance of the tire blowing out while driving.

rose0529 · 02-21-2008

ugh thats what i figured..... just wanted some second opionions ...thanks!....

I was hoping i could make it till i put summer wheels on...

Any have an extra dunlop snow tire sitting around.. or know where i could get one.... I know it has to be same tread depth..

**Kracka** · 02-21-2008

If I were you, this is what I would do (don't blame me or hold me responsible if you die or wreck anything): Drive on it for another month, put the summer tires on, and worry about it come fall. OR, see if you can get a single tire on closeout from Tirerack and have them shave it to the same tread depth as the current tire(s).

**JET** · 02-21-2008

Try craigslist or Ebay.

tpunx99GSX · 02-21-2008

i dont know if you guys have this up there, but usually if i have a dire need for a new tire but dont have the cash, ill go to a hole in the wall tire shop (an independant one) and get a used tire. They usually sell for like 20-25 bucks. and will likely get you by till summer.

polishmafia · 02-22-2008

we have used tires at my shop too. we usually sell them for like 35 bucks. if you want, let me know the size and ill check to see what we have.

rose0529 · 02-22-2008

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Originally Posted by polishmafia

we have used tires at my shop too. we usually sell them for like 35 bucks. if you want, let me know the size and ill check to see what we have.

its the stock evo 235-45-17 its a dunlop snow tire....thanks for checking!

polishmafia · 02-22-2008

i just called and had them check inventory of used tires, and we dont have anything in that size. sorry.

TkrPerformance · 02-22-2008

there is also a used tire place in anoka right off 169 and main st. they have over 10,000 used tires

rose0529 · 02-22-2008

East main tire?.... i'll have to give them a call when i get off work...

rose0529 · 02-22-2008

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Originally Posted by polishmafia

i just called and had them check inventory of used tires, and we dont have anything in that size. sorry.

Thanks for trying!