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      04-29-2012, 09:17 AM   #1
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M3 vs 2x4 on I45, tire bruised

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Not sure what the 2x4 was doing in the middle of the Interstate but I nicked it. Front right wheel took the hit, no damage to the wheel, no cuts or cracks on the tires, but from the impact and deformation the tire now has a bump/bruise on it as if I hit my head with that dumb 2x4.
Is the sidewall integrity compromised? Safety?

Thanks, I'd hate to have to replace a tire with only 7000 miles on it but don't want it to blow up either.
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      04-29-2012, 10:13 AM   #2
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Bubble on the sidewall? I'd replace it without question - No doubt.
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      04-29-2012, 02:39 PM   #3
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Sounds like a sidewall blister - replace it.
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Definitely replace it. I-45 seems to collect all kinds of stuff like that. Glad it wasn't worse.
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      05-01-2012, 11:03 AM   #5
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yeah, glad I had the 18s, not the 19s. Could have been rim damage. Bubble describes it pretty well.
At 7000 miles of no-crazy driving, one new tire or two? Don't think I can measure with anything but there's a ton of tread left.
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      05-06-2012, 09:02 AM   #6
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new tire ordered. Sidewall-blister they call it. It's beginning to open up, not driving anymore till I go to get the tire installed. Stupid crap on the interstate. :-(
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