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[johnjohn320]

Hey all,

Couple days ago, an animal darted in front of my car, I hit the brakes and slid/spun (rain), and my left tire hit a curb hard enough to bump up over it. everything seemed fine, until today I noticed I have a small bulge out of the side of my front left tire (reminds me of bike-riding days when someone would pop a tire). I checked the tire pressure again, it's still normal, but that bump is bothering me. Should I be worried?

 

[z0mb13]

might be a bent rim??

I think u should check it out..

also is it a RWD??

 

[Shawn]

this thread needs pics.

 

[Kadarin]

If you have a bump in the sidewall of your tire, replace the tire, and have the alignment checked. That tire is damaged beyond repair, and could blow out on you.

 

[RagingBITCH]

The bulge means the interior of the sidewall has a crack. The bulge/bubble is going to pop eventually so you'll need to get it replaced.

 

[HappyPuppy]

Just buy a new tire. In fact, buy two new tires so they match. Do not pass Go, do not collect $100, just go buy a couple of new tires.

 

[neutralizer]

I ran into a curb once. It took out the hubcap.

 

[Indolent]

Originally posted by: HappyPuppy
Just buy a new tire. In fact, buy two new tires so they match. Do not pass Go, do not collect $100, just go buy a couple of new tires.

It's $200. 🙂

 

Purchase a new tire, you have separated the belts inside the tire, have the rim checked for trueness as well.