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Bump in sidewall, is it a problem?

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Pic is kind of bad, but really the bump is really mild. It's on the rear and the owner says that at 45mph+ there is a constant bumping audible from this. Tires are pretty new, so not replacing is ideal at this point.
 
Bump on the sidewall is usually belts separating and will only get worse, if its new its warrenty, get it replaced.
 
I told him he probably had a warranty, since it's only two months old. Do you feel it's any kind of a short-term safety problem? Obviously it's hard to say such a thing and then see me come back posting about how due to your advice the guy died when his tire blew up, but I mean what's your guess?
 
Yep, most likely a belt seperating. I would get it fixed now, as structural integrity of a tire isn't something to take lightly. It should be covered under warranty, and with a tire that new they may not even prorate it any for wear.
 
Ya blowouts from this type of failure are ... exciting, spectacular, terrifying, pick your own descriptor.
 
i posted a similar question to this a few years ago, it occurs on all 5 of my Goodyear Wrangler RT/S's. i was told it was an overlap in the steel belts and not an issue to be concerned about. 😕
 
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