I have a bubble in one of my tires. Is there any way to fix it or do i have to buy a whole new tire?

 

Replace. There is no fix for it. Do a search and you'll find many threads about this. I had all 4 of mine replaced at 15,000 miles.

 

what do bubbles look like?? and why and where usually do they form??

 

It looks like a bubble trying to push itself out from the inside. You'll know it when you see it. Usually you'll notice them on the side walls.

 

They're from the sidewalls getting "pinched". It usually occurs if you hit a pot hole. There is no fixing it...I do recommend putting that tire in the back though b/c it runs the risk of blowing out. If it blows out in the back it's much safer since you will still be able to steer.

 

All of these posts are absoluetly correct - if you have a bubble in a passenger car tire, replace it ASAP - its a blow out just waiting to happen - most likely the a has popped out of place, and that's never a good thing.

BUT...

SUV and trucks often have belts that overlap, so what appears to be a bubble, actually isn't, it's just overlapping belts. Any professional tire place can spot the difference if there is any doubt.

 

yeah a bubble is a sure sign that the cords inside are fatigued. You have no choice but to replace it. And i wouldnt take the advice of the poster above who said to put it on the rear. Just toss the tire out and chalk it up to bad luck. Why risk the blow out on any one of your tires?

 

The OEM tires suck BIG time! My '02 is just 2 years old with 18K and I have already replaced two tires. Now one of the two originals left has a bubble again! I'm going with another brand.

 

should hav egone with another brand from the start...