Unfortunately,
a tire with a bubble cannot be repaired
. Tires simply cannot be fixed once bubbles appear because their layers are already damaged. Unlike flat tires, tires with bubbles cannot be patched.
How long can I drive with a bubble in my tire?
You can drive for
as long as zero miles
with a bubble or knot in your tire. To drive a car with a knot or bubble in its tire is simply to invite trouble. For one, a tire with a knot in it can blow up at any time with possibly very serious consequences.
How much does it cost to fix a bubble in a tire?
The store will either repair the damage or give you a replacement for free. Unfortunately, damage as a result of bubbles cannot be repaired because the tire’s internal structure has failed. The tire will have to get replaced and this can be anywhere from
$150 to $600
for a single tire.
What do you do when your tire has a bulge?
As soon as you notice a tire bulge,
contact a mechanic so you can have your tire replaced
. Over loading the tire or under inflating the tire are other common causes of a tire bulge. If the vehicle is too heavy, it puts too much pressure on the tires causing them to fail.
What does a bubble on the side of a tire mean?
Tire bubbles are caused by
air leaking from the inside of the tire into the outmost areas
. Because tires are built with so many different layers, air can get trapped in tiny pockets and eventually cause a noticeable bubble. Like a real bubble, if too much pressure builds up inside, the bubble will burst.
Do tire warranties cover bubbles?
You are going to need to buy new tires. Does my warranty cover my sidewall bubble problem?
If the bubble is the result of a manufacturing defect, your manufacturer warranty should indeed cover the replacement or a pro-rated replacement of your bad tire
. However, don’t count on the bubble being the manufacturer’s fault.
Can hitting a curb pop your tire?
A major problem resulting from hitting the curb is throwing your car’s suspension out of alignment. This will lead to uneven tire wear in as little as 200 miles.
Your tire may also have suffered damage to the sidewall that could lead to a possibly dangerous blowout
.
What is a tire bubble?
Tire bubbles, or bulges,
occur when the tire’s inner lining, which is responsible for containing the air, weakens and springs a leak
. With the pressure from the road, the air seeps through this lining and becomes trapped just under the tire’s outer, rubber layer.
Can you drive with a ripped tire?
Is it safe to drive on a tire with sidewall damage?
A sidewall tire damage is not safe to drive around with
. The sidewalls of the tires are much more sensitive than the tread area. In many cases, the damage is damaging the whole structure of the tire, and it can cause it to blow at any moment.
What can pop a tire?
The most common cause of a flat tire is by
a puncture due to a sharp object, such as nails or glass
. Avoid puncture blowouts by driving around debris in the road or in parking lots whenever possible. Valve stem issues are another common cause of tire problems.
Why did my tire go flat after hitting curb?
The sidewall of a tire is much thinner than the treads – often only one quarter inch thick. However,
the valve stem, which is used to inflate the tire and protrudes from the side, may also become damaged
. This leads to a slow and persistent leak and an unexpected flat tire the morning after the strike.
