Dilemna: bubble in tire - what to do?
02-17-2004, 04:37 PM
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Dilemna: bubble in tire - what to do?
All these damn potholes in MA finally caught up to me and I couldn't avoid them all! I got a bubble in my tire and should probably get it replaced. My dilemna is this, I want summers but its still too early to buy them so what should I do. I don't want to spend 150 bucks right now for a tire but I can't drive around for the next month plus with a bad tire. I thought about putting the bad tire in the back but I still wouldn't wanna mess up the rim. I thought about getting winters now (since I'll need them next winter anyway) except I was thinking about getting 16s with the winters. Is there anyplace I might be able to get a cheap ass all season tire and put it in the back? Should I bite the bullet and get the summers now?
Oh and in the mean time would I be better off putting the donut on or will the tire hold a few more days (as long as no Highway driving is involved)?
Finally (although I can read Lou's thread) what is a good summer tire that gives decent grip and has good tread wear that isn't gonna break the bank? I was thinking about either some Falkens or Kuhmos.
Thanks fellas
Oh and in the mean time would I be better off putting the donut on or will the tire hold a few more days (as long as no Highway driving is involved)?
Finally (although I can read Lou's thread) what is a good summer tire that gives decent grip and has good tread wear that isn't gonna break the bank? I was thinking about either some Falkens or Kuhmos.
Thanks fellas
02-17-2004, 04:43 PM
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You have Road Side assistance still right?
Just keep the aggressive driving down to a minimum...If the bubble isnt too bad you should be OK for a little while , long enough to hold you over to the summer tire season.
If it goes flat, switch to the spare or call for roadside assistance....no worries (although I do tend to push it...Ive been on a spare for 2 weeks awaiting my new wheel/tires)
Just keep the aggressive driving down to a minimum...If the bubble isnt too bad you should be OK for a little while , long enough to hold you over to the summer tire season.
If it goes flat, switch to the spare or call for roadside assistance....no worries (although I do tend to push it...Ive been on a spare for 2 weeks awaiting my new wheel/tires)
02-17-2004, 04:48 PM
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Originally posted by mc222
You have Road Side assistance still right?
Just keep the aggressive driving down to a minimum...If the bubble isnt too bad you should be OK for a little while , long enough to hold you over to the summer tire season.
If it goes flat, switch to the spare or call for roadside assistance....no worries (although I do tend to push it...Ive been on a spare for 2 weeks awaiting my new wheel/tires)
You have Road Side assistance still right?
Just keep the aggressive driving down to a minimum...If the bubble isnt too bad you should be OK for a little while , long enough to hold you over to the summer tire season.
If it goes flat, switch to the spare or call for roadside assistance....no worries (although I do tend to push it...Ive been on a spare for 2 weeks awaiting my new wheel/tires)
I might take it easy and ride it out till March. If I get the summers a little early (mid to late March) I'll just have to be smart and not drive in the snow.
02-17-2004, 04:51 PM
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If it's a small bubble like the size of a plum that sticks out like a half an inch or so...you'll be fine...but if it sticks out like an inch or more I recommebd getting it replaced. I had a car come in last week w/ a bubble the size of a softball...no lie the shit stuck out like 4 inches..I was afraid to touch it!!
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