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What exactly do bubbles on RFTs look like?
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04-24-2009, 11:25 PM | #1 |
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What exactly do bubbles on RFTs look like?
For some reason I happened to look at my rims today and saw some black splotches on them. When I took a closer look at the tires, the two on my driver's side had what look like a small cut in them with some brownish fibers visible inside. I hit some really bad potholes the last 2 weeks in NYC so I figure it must be from that. So far my TPMS has not gone off.
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Is it just Bridgestones that bubble or do they all bubble? Sorry about all the questions. I never expected to have something like this happen to me so I didn't do any research. TIA |
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04-25-2009, 09:20 PM | #6 |
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You need to replace the tire. It may survive for a while but it may also blow-out while driving at high speed, why risk it? The fact is that the tire structure is compromised.
Someone posted pics of a bubbled-tire from the inside, if you search you'll see what the real damage looks like. I'd say replace it as soon as you get your insurance info. I've replaced 3 Bridgestones in 3 separate incidents in 2 years, all covered by insurance (Paragon). GL |
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04-26-2009, 11:28 AM | #7 |
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this is what happens on the inside of a bubbled tire:
do you really want to find out what will happen when that tear expands while driving?
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I bought Michelin Pilot Sport 2, top of the line run flats for $1,502 out the door at Costco. You have to order them at the tire center, and they arrive a few days later for installation.
The Michelin's are better tires. BTW, after replacing 2 Bridgestones due to bubbles, I decided that I wasn't gonna do it anymore. (KEY POINT) The tires from Costco include hazard insurance ... bada-bing. Sold! Last edited by BiTurboLover; 04-26-2009 at 09:22 PM.. Reason: Edit |
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You might also have some rim damage too. I dented an E46 sport rim without knowing it. One day on the way to work my tire blew. When I changed the tire I saw the dent which was on the inside of the wheel.
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04-29-2009, 11:05 AM | #12 |
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The TMPS sensor hasn't gone off yet so I don't think I've lost air.
Fortunately, I bought tire/rim insurance and my salesperson said to bring the car in and they will replace the tire. |
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