What causes bulges in tire sidewalls
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What causes bulges in tire sidewalls
Both of my front tires developed bulges in the sidewalls. I replaced them, but I was wondering what causes it? These were Nitto NeoGen tires, so they werent cheap crappy tires. Do potholes do it, or is it something else like over inflating?
They looked like this
They looked like this
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Also when the tire was made on a Monday or Friday. If two tires from the same lot had it happen near the same time, that's a warranty claim right there.
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I had a set of Kuhmo Ecsta tires on my car that had sidewall bulging issues from hitting potholes.
I now run BF Goodrich g-force Supersport A/S ZR rated tires which have way stronger sidewalls but they do cost a little more per tire.
I now run BF Goodrich g-force Supersport A/S ZR rated tires which have way stronger sidewalls but they do cost a little more per tire.
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The plies in the carcass have separated, and that area is going to be the point at which the carcass terminally fails. As has been said, impact to the sidewall OR not enough air in the tyre leading to the sidewall folding, and running up against the rim. If it isn't these, then either over-inflation or a bad batch of tyres.