bubble on sidewall of tire
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Re: bubble on sidewall of tire (irod630)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by irod630 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">should i replace the tire or what?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Definitely. How new are the tires? If they are new enough, they'll be covered under warranty.
Definitely. How new are the tires? If they are new enough, they'll be covered under warranty.
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Re: bubble on sidewall of tire (irod630)
Then you should get that tire replaced for free. Look through the stuff that came with your car. There should be two tire warranty booklets (one for your normal tires, and one for the spare). Everything you need to know, should be in there.
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Re: bubble on sidewall of tire (irod630)
^ yea that.
i doubt honda will replace it however, if you decide to go to American Tire CO. etc and get their tire warranty, things like this will be replaced for free by them.
i doubt honda will replace it however, if you decide to go to American Tire CO. etc and get their tire warranty, things like this will be replaced for free by them.
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Re: bubble on sidewall of tire (C Squared)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by C Squared »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Bubbles in the sidewall are not covered under the factory tire warranty. Same thing happened to me. Buy a new tire. 
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Then you got screwed. It is covered by Michelin.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Then you got screwed. It is covered by Michelin.
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Re: bubble on sidewall of tire (2008fijibluesi)
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Then you got screwed. It is covered by Michelin.</TD></TR></TABLE>
No, it's not. I worked for Discount Tire in high school and bubbles are NOT covered. Read your Michelin warranty:
"WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Tires which become unserviceable due to:
- Road hazard injury (e.g., a cut, snag, bruise, impact damage or puncture);
- Misapplication, improper maintenance, racing, underinflation, overinflation or
other abuse; "
Bubbles are considered impact damage or are due to improper tire pressure. This happens a lot in winter when people forget to compensate for cold weather pressure drop and don't add more air.
Then you got screwed. It is covered by Michelin.</TD></TR></TABLE>
No, it's not. I worked for Discount Tire in high school and bubbles are NOT covered. Read your Michelin warranty:
"WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Tires which become unserviceable due to:
- Road hazard injury (e.g., a cut, snag, bruise, impact damage or puncture);
- Misapplication, improper maintenance, racing, underinflation, overinflation or
other abuse; "
Bubbles are considered impact damage or are due to improper tire pressure. This happens a lot in winter when people forget to compensate for cold weather pressure drop and don't add more air.
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Re: bubble on sidewall of tire (C Squared)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by C Squared »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
No, it's not. I worked for Discount Tire in high school and bubbles are NOT covered. Read your Michelin warranty:
"WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Tires which become unserviceable due to:
- Road hazard injury (e.g., a cut, snag, bruise, impact damage or puncture);
- Misapplication, improper maintenance, racing, underinflation, overinflation or
other abuse; "
Bubbles are considered impact damage or are due to improper tire pressure. This happens a lot in winter when people forget to compensate for cold weather pressure drop and don't add more air. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Of course, if there is neglect, then it wouldn't be covered. DUH. But underinflation and impact damage would include other evidence (bad treadwear,marks on sidewall, etc.). If the OP is responsible (keeps up on his air pressure) and hasn't hit anything, then it should be covered. I've had a bubble in a sidewall (manufacturer defect), and had it replaced under warranty.
No, it's not. I worked for Discount Tire in high school and bubbles are NOT covered. Read your Michelin warranty:
"WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Tires which become unserviceable due to:
- Road hazard injury (e.g., a cut, snag, bruise, impact damage or puncture);
- Misapplication, improper maintenance, racing, underinflation, overinflation or
other abuse; "
Bubbles are considered impact damage or are due to improper tire pressure. This happens a lot in winter when people forget to compensate for cold weather pressure drop and don't add more air. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Of course, if there is neglect, then it wouldn't be covered. DUH. But underinflation and impact damage would include other evidence (bad treadwear,marks on sidewall, etc.). If the OP is responsible (keeps up on his air pressure) and hasn't hit anything, then it should be covered. I've had a bubble in a sidewall (manufacturer defect), and had it replaced under warranty.
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They are covered if they are within the projected mileage life of the tire. I had a bubble come up in my summer tires on my 06, but they had been beaten to hell and you could tell... So I just moved on.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Demonis »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">They are covered if they are within the projected mileage life of the tire. I had a bubble come up in my summer tires on my 06, but they had been beaten to hell and you could tell... So I just moved on.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Actually its probably not covered, no matter the milage. The bump is "typically" casued with you hit a bump, pothole, etc and it brakes the steel belting holding the tire sidewall together. That is concidered road hazard damaged and not covered by the standard warranty. But it is cover by road hazard protection. The same thing just happened to me today on tires i had for less than 4mos. Thankfully i got the road hazard warranty so i'm getting a free replacement.
Actually its probably not covered, no matter the milage. The bump is "typically" casued with you hit a bump, pothole, etc and it brakes the steel belting holding the tire sidewall together. That is concidered road hazard damaged and not covered by the standard warranty. But it is cover by road hazard protection. The same thing just happened to me today on tires i had for less than 4mos. Thankfully i got the road hazard warranty so i'm getting a free replacement.
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Re: bubble on sidewall of tire (pd0019)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by pd0019 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">^ yea that.
i doubt honda will replace it however, if you decide to go to American Tire CO. etc and get their tire warranty, things like this will be replaced for free by them. </TD></TR></TABLE>
But you will have to pay to have the new tire covered under road hazzard. At some shops only the tire is free, you may have to pay for all the labor and balancing. Wal-Mart charges $5 per tire for a 1 time tire balance.
I went to Wal-Mart when I bought some new 99-00 Si wheels. My tires were great but I didn't want to pay outrageous mount and dismount fees plus balancing. Sears and Discount tire wanted $40 to take off $40 to put on and another $40 to balance. $120 plus tax to put on my OEM wheels. I wasn't having it. Went over to Wal-Mart, on a Sunday no less, and got out the door for $38.
Other places charge like $10-$12 for balancing but includes life time balancing. When you shop around for price find out what you are paying for and read the fine print. What seems like a good deal on a tire may end up costing you a bundle on other services. This is why you might see "no carry out" on a tire special.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by C Squared »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Bubbles are considered impact damage or are due to improper tire pressure. This happens a lot in winter when people forget to compensate for cold weather pressure drop and don't add more air. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Nitrogen tire inflation FTW
i doubt honda will replace it however, if you decide to go to American Tire CO. etc and get their tire warranty, things like this will be replaced for free by them. </TD></TR></TABLE>
But you will have to pay to have the new tire covered under road hazzard. At some shops only the tire is free, you may have to pay for all the labor and balancing. Wal-Mart charges $5 per tire for a 1 time tire balance.
I went to Wal-Mart when I bought some new 99-00 Si wheels. My tires were great but I didn't want to pay outrageous mount and dismount fees plus balancing. Sears and Discount tire wanted $40 to take off $40 to put on and another $40 to balance. $120 plus tax to put on my OEM wheels. I wasn't having it. Went over to Wal-Mart, on a Sunday no less, and got out the door for $38.
Other places charge like $10-$12 for balancing but includes life time balancing. When you shop around for price find out what you are paying for and read the fine print. What seems like a good deal on a tire may end up costing you a bundle on other services. This is why you might see "no carry out" on a tire special.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by C Squared »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Bubbles are considered impact damage or are due to improper tire pressure. This happens a lot in winter when people forget to compensate for cold weather pressure drop and don't add more air. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Nitrogen tire inflation FTW
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Re: bubble on sidewall of tire (Kidnkorner)
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I went to Wal-Mart when I bought some new 99-00 Si wheels. My tires were great but I didn't want to pay outrageous mount and dismount fees plus balancing. Sears and Discount tire wanted $40 to take off $40 to put on and another $40 to balance. $120 plus tax to put on my OEM wheels. I wasn't having it. Went over to Wal-Mart, on a Sunday no less, and got out the door for $38.
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Be careful with those Wal Marts....i've heard some pretty nightmareish stories about them. We had a car come into the dealership the other day cause Wal Mart put on the wrong filter. She lost all her oil and the engine locked up.
I went to Wal-Mart when I bought some new 99-00 Si wheels. My tires were great but I didn't want to pay outrageous mount and dismount fees plus balancing. Sears and Discount tire wanted $40 to take off $40 to put on and another $40 to balance. $120 plus tax to put on my OEM wheels. I wasn't having it. Went over to Wal-Mart, on a Sunday no less, and got out the door for $38.
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Be careful with those Wal Marts....i've heard some pretty nightmareish stories about them. We had a car come into the dealership the other day cause Wal Mart put on the wrong filter. She lost all her oil and the engine locked up.
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