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What to do about a bubble in my tire?
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07-21-2008, 09:24 AM
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Most bubbles are caused from impact damage that causes a tear in the inner liner of the tire. The air then migrates into the sidewall plies. This bubble will grow as more air tries to escape. It will eventually fail and should be replaced.
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