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Hey everyone, I have fairly new Konig Rated R 17" Rims with Khumo 215/45/17s. Today when I got home, I noticed that in my front passenger side tire, there was a buldge right on the M in Khumo. I got these tires and rims in march so I still have a warranty and discount tire will replace the tire. Is it just the tire and that there is basically a chance for this to happen to any low profile tire? I haven't curbed my rims, but could going over a big bump cause a buldge to appear in the side wall of a tire? I just would like to know so if there was a chance that I caused it, I would know what not to do. Thanks

 
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tire is defective. just get it replace. shouldnt matter because of low profile tire

 
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If you go over a big pot hole it dont matter what kind of low profile tires you have, your gonna get "bubbles" or "bulges" because you now have a hole in the inside of ur tire causing air to escape and create the bubble.Its good to have tires with some kind of warranty. If i get bubbles because of pot holes i get a new tire for $30 (old tire traded) which is a big reason i got the tires i have (Aurora,which is yokohama)

 
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My Khumos are still under warranty, all I had to pay to get the tire replaced was $25.

 
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It is in most cases called an impact break. It is caused by compressing the tire between the wheel and another object (usually a pothole). It causes a tear in the carcus (sp) of the tire which allows air to get inbetween the plies of the tire. It happens more on lower profile tires due to the height of the sidewall. Hope this helps.


Chris

 
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Yep. Exactly.

 
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i was wondering if this is repairable or do u have to get a new tire? also, how dangerous is it to drive like this? thanks for any responses.

 
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1, its not repairable, and 2. yes its dangerous to drive with it, because the side wall could blow out, and you dont want that happining on the freeway at 65+ mph.......

 
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