Bump formed on tire

[badboyeee]

I ran over a big block of wood a few nights ago on the freeway. It was probably almost as big as a curb. But anyway the next morning I found that a bump/bubble has formed on the sidewall of my tire of my left front wheel. It's not super noticeable or anything. I still drove the next couple days (prob 40 miles total). I think my alignment is kinda off too now. So is this tire repairable?? Should I get them replaced? How soon should I take care of it?

car: 2002 mazda protege5
tire: dunlop sp sport 5000 m
Pic of tire

 

[jadinolf]

I would take it to a tire dealer and have them check it.

 

[Anubis]

looks like you fusked the tire, get it replaced ASAP

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

That's a weak spot in the tire. Get it changed SOON. I had one of those blow out on me on the freeway because I didn't think anything of it.

 

[jeremy806]

Replace the tire. I had the same problem a few years ago. You need to / should replace the tire. Bummer.

jeremy

 

[badboyeee]

ok thanks guys.. i didn't think it was too serious, but i guess it is. yah im planning to go to the tire shop monday, but wanted to see what you guys thought first. crap i was about to spend $200 on new speakers or something. now i have to spend $140 for a new tire (if i want the same one) and probably $50 more for alignment. would it mess up my car if u get a cheaper tire?

 

[OffTopic1]

Sound like one or more of your kevlar liner is torn. Also, check the alignment and have your rim/s check.

 

[badboyeee]

Originally posted by: OffTopic

Sound like one or more of your kevlar liner is torn. Also, check the alignment and have your rim/s check.

ahhh my rims, that would suck if i had to replace them. but they look okay to me?
here's a pic of rim n tire

 

[Heisenberg]

Originally posted by: badboyeee

Originally posted by: OffTopic

Sound like one or more of your kevlar liner is torn. Also, check the alignment and have your rim/s check.

ahhh my rims, that would suck if i had to replace them. but they look okay to me?
here's a pic of rim n tire

The rim doesn't look damaged, but the tire shop will be able to tell for sure when they mount the new tire and try to balance it.

 

[oogabooga]

you will have to forgo the speakers doode, sorry. that tire will need replacing, i know, i'm in the same boat.
The Tire is probally not repairable. I'm sure i haven't told you anything new, but i think you should ask to watch them change the tire, it's interesting to watch and will probally enhance your understanding of the things you ride on.

i wanted a car stereo... but my tire has formed a bubbles as well... sigh.....

 

[db]

Not repairable and not covered by warrenty.
Sorry.

 

[thawolfman]

Yeah had the same thing replaced on my GF's car.

Nothing they can do for it either~

 

[EULA]

I bought four truck tires...

Free rotation, balancing, and flat repair... for life...

They even called a month after I had them installed to make sure I didnt have any problems...

I felt like sending them a thank you card (for calling) as not many businesses perform a follow-up, but I quickly lost interest...

 

[Evadman]

I have wrinkles in all my tires. but that is not a wrinkle. It looks like your tire delaminated internally. Get both tires on that axle replaced. (left and right)

 

[badboyeee]

would changing one tire be a bad idea? i found my tire on ebay thats y, but just for one.

 

[EULA]

it would only be a bad idea if your tires were bald...

 

[thedarkwolf]

Aslong as your other tire is in decent shape changing one is fine. I wouldn't go with a different brand to save money though unless you change both.