Is this the beginning of a tire bubble?
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Is this the beginning of a tire bubble?
I noticed this today when checking air pressures, it looks like a bubble is beginning to form. I'm so sick of these roads in NJ, they are so bad. Last time I was in for service they told me that the two front rims are bent, but not bad enough that they need to be replaced. This is a front driver's side tire, car has about 12,xxx miles on it. I don't have to replace both tires do I?
Also since yesterday the allignment is completely off. When the steering wheel is dead center, car goes to the right. To go straight the wheel has to be to the left about 15 degrees.
Also since yesterday the allignment is completely off. When the steering wheel is dead center, car goes to the right. To go straight the wheel has to be to the left about 15 degrees.
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Yep its not just beginning its there. Get it off of your car ASAP before it creates a major problem. And, yes unless the tire is very near new it should be replaced with its mate on the other wheel opposite. As far as the rims being bent, if they are bent in the least bit the car will not ride or handle as designed. Your insurance may cover the rim replacement.
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Yep, that's an abscess. Time to pop it. 
PMB, those OEM tires are the pits. Mine came with the crappy Contis (I see you're on the Italian version.)
The roads here in LA are equally as bad (I think pretty much in the whole USA as the infrastructure is falling apart everywhere.)
I recommend changing all 4 out to a better tire. I immediately switched to Michelin PS2 (I was able to sell the OEMs for a fair price since they had only 30 miles on them.) A tire with a stiffer and better made sidewall helps a lot (and in handling, too, that's for certain.)
PMB, those OEM tires are the pits. Mine came with the crappy Contis (I see you're on the Italian version.)
The roads here in LA are equally as bad (I think pretty much in the whole USA as the infrastructure is falling apart everywhere.)
I recommend changing all 4 out to a better tire. I immediately switched to Michelin PS2 (I was able to sell the OEMs for a fair price since they had only 30 miles on them.) A tire with a stiffer and better made sidewall helps a lot (and in handling, too, that's for certain.)
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I would definately love to replace all the tires with something good, but I'm getting rid of the car this summer so I do not want to waste money on it. I guess if I have to get 2 I will, but I really would rather just get one. Blah, these wheels and tires have a been a giant pain in the ***. They look good but certainly aren't practical.
I like my 16" wheels on my C-Class! I won't be driving the E to work tomorrow, don't want to be on the highway with a potential blow out waiting to happen.
I like my 16" wheels on my C-Class! I won't be driving the E to work tomorrow, don't want to be on the highway with a potential blow out waiting to happen.
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Yep its not just beginning its there. Get it off of your car ASAP before it creates a major problem. And, yes unless the tire is very near new it should be replaced with its mate on the other wheel opposite. As far as the rims being bent, if they are bent in the least bit the car will not ride or handle as designed. Your insurance may cover the rim replacement.
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What are the long term major problems tire bubbles cause? Just curious. I didn't even know what a tire bubble was until about 6 months ago.
Yep its not just beginning its there. Get it off of your car ASAP before it creates a major problem. And, yes unless the tire is very near new it should be replaced with its mate on the other wheel opposite. As far as the rims being bent, if they are bent in the least bit the car will not ride or handle as designed. Your insurance may cover the rim replacement.
