Re: Tire Woes

Buying through this link, gets PB a donation.	Expect the best, and accept no substitute.

Forum List Message List New Topic Print View

Tire Woes
kosiba - Saturday, 26 May, 2012, at 2:56:31 pm

Bad week for my tires. Kuhmo Ecsta ASX tires, last weekend, the back left tire (1 year old, maybe 6K miles on them) is low in air, and I assume a slow leak. I take tire off and it is shredded on the inside. Go to Tire Rack and order two rear tires yesterday. Bummer.

Then this morning, I see the following little bulge in the front tire. So my question is: is this tire ruined too?

1zmyo43.jpg

Reply Quote

Go Back

yes, sidewall failure ("blister" - could blow out.
grant - Saturday, 26 May, 2012, at 3:07:20 pm

Did you hit something? Maybe a large sharp pothole?

Grant

Grant

gee-lenahan-at-gee-mail-dot-com

Reply Quote

Go Back

Change it: the sidewall is compromised, and you don't want the car and your body to follow! *NM*
Laz - Saturday, 26 May, 2012, at 5:08:51 pm

Reply Quote

Go Back

i agree 100%, do not drive on that tire. it could be fatal if it blows out at a bad moment *NM*
frogster - Saturday, 26 May, 2012, at 9:54:11 pm

--
MY 2000 S, Ocean Blue, Metropol Blue, Savanah Beige.
Bought June 2000 - Sold May 2010

Reply Quote

Go Back

Re: Tire Woes
Mark from SC - Saturday, 26 May, 2012, at 10:08:43 pm

Agreed - can't risk it on that tire - could blow out at any time.

Reply Quote

Go Back

Re: Tire Woes
whall - Sunday, 27 May, 2012, at 11:13:45 am

++replacing tire with bulge. You might also check the wheel for damage too. A bent wheel may not fail but may be impossible to keep from imparting unwanted vibration to the steering wheel.

Bill

Reply Quote

Go Back

I wouldn't worry about it. He'll be just fine.
Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 27 May, 2012, at 4:40:59 pm

111nwip.gif

Reply Quote

Go Back

Re: Tire Woes
Petee_C - Sunday, 27 May, 2012, at 9:30:11 pm

can u get that replaced under warranty? might be a defect...... just asking....

Reply Quote

Go Back

Doesn't that happen more often with Kuhmo's? *NM*
Gary in SoFL - Monday, 28 May, 2012, at 10:08:16 am

Reply Quote

Go Back

Re: Tire Woes
kosiba - Thursday, 31 May, 2012, at 1:20:49 pm

Does this happen to khumos?

Reply Quote

Go Back

IUs this a trick question?
grant - Friday, 1 June, 2012, at 12:21:34 pm

It *can* happen to any tire. Khumos are not immune to the laws of physics.

Remember also that tires are rarely"good" or"bad". every strength usually forces a corresponding trade-off and weakness.

Sticky tires Wear. Rain tires have large voids, and shear under high load. Quiet tires trade off optimum grip. Summer tires get hard and slick in the cold. Winter tires melt in the heat. the list goes on. To pick a tire you will like, you must know what you want.

Grant

Grant

gee-lenahan-at-gee-mail-dot-com

Reply Quote