Would you replace this tire w/ this side wall bubble?

Foodle · 10-11-2011, 09:54 PM

Imagine that tire sidewall is the side of a your aorta (i.e., you have an aortic aneurysm). What would you do?

redline9001 · 10-11-2011, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by smmmurf

No way I'd drive on that. Bubble = internal damage = it's junk.

El_Duderino · 10-11-2011, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Foodle

Imagine that tire sidewall is the side of a your aorta (i.e., you have an aortic aneurysm). What would you do?

If it was an aneurysm: repair it once its larger than 5.5 cm. Until then, sit on it. Crappy analogy.

Foodle · 10-12-2011, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by El_Duderino

If it was an aneurysm: repair it once its larger than 5.5 cm. Until then, sit on it. Crappy analogy.

See the nature of an analogy is that it isn't an exact replica of the analogous situation ...

... And you don't repair the aneurysm until it's 5.5cm!? Yikes, that's huge. Scary to think of it being that big before needing medical intervention.

SenorFunkyPants · 10-12-2011, 05:11 AM

A tyre with ANY sign of a bubble should be replaced without question. Bulges in a tyre sidewall are caused by a break in the tyre carcass and are likely to burst without notice.
Insurance or not, the next time you drive that car should be straight to the tyre dealer.

My3rdM3 · 10-12-2011, 05:54 AM

Definitely have to change that tire, very unstable at higher speeds as others have stated. Also the vibration felt in the steering wheel is aweful.

immiketoo · 10-12-2011, 07:29 AM

While I hate to admit I've driven a tire like that, I'd get it replaced ASAP.

iDRIFT · 10-12-2011, 12:06 PM

YES!

IND-Distribution · 10-12-2011, 12:11 PM

Although everyone here is obviously already on the right track, I'll still chime in to agree that the tire needs replacing as soon as possible. It's better to be safe!

Mr. ///M3 RD · 10-12-2011, 12:37 PM

nothing to talk about ... replace it ... period

or stay the hell off the road! if you drive on it you endanger others not only yourself gosh!!!

ChrisK · 10-12-2011, 01:31 PM

Bubble = Immanent failure!

Change this ASAP

z00m · 10-13-2011, 02:13 AM

Replace. Also you will start getting noises from the tire, not talking about it could just explode

Titanium Silver · 10-16-2011, 07:12 PM

I would..

10-11-2011, 09:54 PM	#23
Foodle Captain 26 Rep 770 Posts Drives: 2011.75 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Imagine that tire sidewall is the side of a your aorta (i.e., you have an aortic aneurysm). What would you do?
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10-12-2011, 05:11 AM	#27
SenorFunkyPants Brigadier General 2511 Rep 4,381 Posts Drives: 2019 M5 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	A tyre with ANY sign of a bubble should be replaced without question. Bulges in a tyre sidewall are caused by a break in the tyre carcass and are likely to burst without notice. Insurance or not, the next time you drive that car should be straight to the tyre dealer.
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My3rdM3 Private First Class 21 Rep 135 Posts Drives: 2011.5 M3 E92 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NYC iTrader: (1)	Definitely have to change that tire, very unstable at higher speeds as others have stated. Also the vibration felt in the steering wheel is aweful.
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IND-Distribution BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 9578 Rep 10,873 Posts Drives: G82 M4 / G87 M2 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	Although everyone here is obviously already on the right track, I'll still chime in to agree that the tire needs replacing as soon as possible. It's better to be safe! __________________ IND DISTRIBUTION \| 866-963-4520 • INSTAGRAM • YOUTUBE • FACEBOOK • FLICKR
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10-13-2011, 02:13 AM	#34
z00m Second Lieutenant 37 Rep 247 Posts Drives: E92 m3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lithuania,Vilnius iTrader: (0)	Replace. Also you will start getting noises from the tire, not talking about it could just explode
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10-16-2011, 07:12 PM	#35
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