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hey guys,
I just did about 1500 miles of traveling last week with my 17's on, i probably should have taken them off first, but alas i did not. Anyway i hit a good deal of potholes and that is probably why i have this problem. But anyway whats happening is that on a few of the tires there are small bulges on the sidewalls. i know that i probably have to replace them, but how soon? Is this somthing that could cause me a blowout at anyminute? any info is appreciated thanks

peace
luke

 
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Bubbles=Not good. When your tires start bubbling from hitting pot-holes it basically
means that the pot-hole contorted the tire and the wall is now much much thinner.
The slightest little bump could pop the bubbles. Kinda happend to me about a month ago.
Anyways no it's not to safe to drive on those tires. But then again I had bubbles in
my tire for about 3 weeks before anything happend.

-Derek

 
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That sucks just curious what size of tires were you running on your 17" 's ? Also what brand?

Nick

 
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They're called impact bubbles, and I would not want to risk riding on them. Sometimes they get bigger over time and yes they can cause blowouts. If they are super small, you can probably get away with em. I see them everyday at work. Word to the wise; replace them!

 
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Yeah, get the fuggers off your car.. i just went thru this last week, and am getting replacements today..

 
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I have had a bubble on my Nitto NT-450's sidewall for about 4,000 miles and it has not bothered yet. It is a small bubble but it seems to be decreasing in size, I am ready to sell my rims so I am not too worried about it.

 
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Hey,
Thanks for all the information guys, i'll probably replace them real soon.

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luke

 
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I'd get them replaced asap. They could blow out at any time. I have 215/40/17 Kumho 711's. They are a great ride and have no problems.