How bad is it to have lumps in tires?
02-10-2002, 04:14 PM
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How bad is it to have lumps in tires?
My two front Kumho tires have a few small lumps in them. I guess its from hitting potholes. Someone told me the tires can explode from this. Is this true? Tire size is 225/40/18.
02-10-2002, 05:44 PM
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Replace 'em soon!
I assume these lumps are on the sidewall. If so, they are where the sidewall is separating. Yes, you could experience a sudden tire blow out. Not good at 80 mph. They are from impacts to the tire. If you have road hazard insurance, that should cover it.
02-11-2002, 11:44 PM
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I have a lump on one of my tires. Its the second one so I am just gonna run with the smaller bump LOL. They are the stock tires so Ill replace it when I get new rims. It worries me though 
02-12-2002, 12:21 AM
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Re: How bad is it to have lumps in tires?
Originally posted by 96TL
My two front Kumho tires have a few small lumps in them. I guess its from hitting potholes. Someone told me the tires can explode from this. Is this true? Tire size is 225/40/18.
My two front Kumho tires have a few small lumps in them. I guess its from hitting potholes. Someone told me the tires can explode from this. Is this true? Tire size is 225/40/18.
02-12-2002, 09:41 AM
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i got a bulge on the stock tl-s michelins when i ran over road debris...it can happen to any tire. unless of course, it was a tire defect...but these are hard to prove. the sidewall is the most important part of the tire so you will need to replace it ASAP.
02-12-2002, 02:46 PM
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I've run over potholes and road hazards with cheaper tires and never had such a bad lump. This is the second one and Im not changing it. These tires suck and I'll change it when I get new ones with rims. I will drive more carefully till then but they suck from a traction perspective as well so Im not buying a sixth tire. 4 crappy tires when my car was new
2 more to replace those weak inferior tires
2 more to replace those weak inferior tires
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02-12-2002, 09:47 PM
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Originally posted by 96TL
Really? Thats how bad it is? Do all tires do that of was it just my Kumho's? What brand name should I go with?
Really? Thats how bad it is? Do all tires do that of was it just my Kumho's? What brand name should I go with?
02-12-2002, 09:50 PM
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At least I'm not the only one with this problem. My tires only have a few small lumps though. Should I wait and see if they get bigger before I buy new tires? I'm worried about buying new ones because I think it will happen again very soon. The streets around here are horrible. Potholes all over.
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