Tire sidewall bubble
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Tire sidewall bubble
I have a 2003 6sp CLS. 31,000 miles on the car and it's a lease. I'm turning it in August 2005. So the other day I discovered a nice bubble in the left front sidewall, on the outside- I have no idea what it's from. It's probably 1.5" diameter and sticks out 1/4" or so (estimate). I have the crap original tires on the car still. The tread wear indicators on all 4 of the tires are pretty close at this point.
Is there any tire you guys would recommend? Remember...i'm less than a year from turning in the car- which means i don't wanna spend too much to fix this problem if i don't have to. I also have to get through a NY winter- so summer tires are probably not the route I wanna take at this point. Thanks for any help.
Is there any tire you guys would recommend? Remember...i'm less than a year from turning in the car- which means i don't wanna spend too much to fix this problem if i don't have to. I also have to get through a NY winter- so summer tires are probably not the route I wanna take at this point. Thanks for any help.
#2
apparently these "bubbles" are common on the lower profile tires. i'm told it's from hitting potholes. large ones apparently.
check the tires/suspension board. you'll find lots of threads on replacement tires etc. if you search you'll also find some threads on "bubbles"......
check the tires/suspension board. you'll find lots of threads on replacement tires etc. if you search you'll also find some threads on "bubbles"......
#3
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You could have hit a pothole or the tire was "marginal."
The sidewall bubbling in the stock (OEM) tires in not new. Here is just one thread of many:
http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...ht=bubble+tire
As for your new tires...
Since you don't plan on keeping the car long, you might want to make sure you have a tire that meets the factory size and load rating -- or at least get some more feedback here.
The sidewall bubbling in the stock (OEM) tires in not new. Here is just one thread of many:
http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...ht=bubble+tire
As for your new tires...
Since you don't plan on keeping the car long, you might want to make sure you have a tire that meets the factory size and load rating -- or at least get some more feedback here.
#4
I had the same thing happen to me at about 20,000. Whatever replacement choice you make, I'd get it done ASAP. Those things can be seriously dangerous -- the tire can blow on you, particularly if you're driving at highway speeds. :padlock:
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