Bulge on passenger side rear tire

[rose0529]

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]

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]

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

[HiImBrian]

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]

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]

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]

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

[Matt D.]

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]

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]

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).