SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Help!! I have Bubbeles in my Pirelli's...
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Help!! I have Bubbeles in my Pirelli's...
Today i was washing my car and noticed that the Passenger side tires had bubbles in them. I went inside the car to chack the tire pressure and everything was normal. Here are some pics...Should i go to my dealer and get new tires?
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a hole?
it looks as though there is a hole in the center of the bubble.....if so, you probably need to get the tire replaced. it's always a question how a hole can get on the side of the tire accidentally.
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That is probably some kind of flaw in the process of laying up the rubber in the tire mold. Whatever it is, I would NOT drive the car any farther than to the dealer, and even that at a fairly low speed.
You should have absolutely no difficulty in getting the dealer to agree to replace the tires on Pirelli's warranty. It is clearly a manufacturing defect. And (at least here in the US) no vendor would want to take the chance of sending you back out on the road with the possibilty that you might kill or main yourself, a passenger and several pedestrians.
I think your only problem is going to be locating replacement tires quickly. But I would be amazed if the dealer or Pirelli showed any resistance to replacing the tires.
There is also the question (which I suggest you raise with the dealer and Pirelli) of whether all four tires have the same defect (as a result of having been manufactured around the same time), but only two of them have progressed far enough to reveal the problem that they all have. Pirelli may very well be amenable to replacing all four tires. At a minimum, I would solicit an opinion from the Pirelli representative as to whether the problem could be latent in the other two tires. I'll bet neither Pirelli nor M-B will like the idea of waiting to see if your car veers into a group of pedestrians in order to find out whether all four tires have the problem.
I think we would all be interested in the outcome. Please post a message here to let us know what happens.
You should have absolutely no difficulty in getting the dealer to agree to replace the tires on Pirelli's warranty. It is clearly a manufacturing defect. And (at least here in the US) no vendor would want to take the chance of sending you back out on the road with the possibilty that you might kill or main yourself, a passenger and several pedestrians.
I think your only problem is going to be locating replacement tires quickly. But I would be amazed if the dealer or Pirelli showed any resistance to replacing the tires.
There is also the question (which I suggest you raise with the dealer and Pirelli) of whether all four tires have the same defect (as a result of having been manufactured around the same time), but only two of them have progressed far enough to reveal the problem that they all have. Pirelli may very well be amenable to replacing all four tires. At a minimum, I would solicit an opinion from the Pirelli representative as to whether the problem could be latent in the other two tires. I'll bet neither Pirelli nor M-B will like the idea of waiting to see if your car veers into a group of pedestrians in order to find out whether all four tires have the problem.
I think we would all be interested in the outcome. Please post a message here to let us know what happens.
Last edited by White Knight II; Mar 25, 2003 at 12:25 AM.
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From the picture this looks like an impact break. It happens by hitting a chuck hole or curb. The damage is caused when the sidewall impacts against the rim. From the picture you can see a rubber scuff on the rim directly below the damage.
Of course it is very difficult to diagnose a tire problem by looking at a picture.
This would not be considered a defect by Pirelli. The good thing is that MBUSA covers tires under it's bumper to bumper warranty.
It is also very important to make sure the wheel has not been damaged and that the vehicle is still in proper alignment.
Of course it is very difficult to diagnose a tire problem by looking at a picture.
This would not be considered a defect by Pirelli. The good thing is that MBUSA covers tires under it's bumper to bumper warranty.
It is also very important to make sure the wheel has not been damaged and that the vehicle is still in proper alignment.
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Pothole bubble
That's definitely a pothole injury, I had to replace one of my tires a couple of months ago. It happens with moderate to major potholes and needs to be replaced ASAP.
MBUSA did not cover it, my VISA card did, though ($400).
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MBUSA did not cover it, my VISA card did, though ($400).
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Re: Help!! I have Bubbeles in my Pirelli's...
Originally posted by G-baby
Today i was washing my car and noticed that the Passenger side tires had bubbles in them. I went inside the car to chack the tire pressure and everything was normal. Here are some pics...Should i go to my dealer and get new tires?
Today i was washing my car and noticed that the Passenger side tires had bubbles in them. I went inside the car to chack the tire pressure and everything was normal. Here are some pics...Should i go to my dealer and get new tires?
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Replace the tire. You must have hit a pothole, very common here in NYC. The steel belt on the sidewall has been damaged. If you poke it with your finger, you will see it is very soft rubber. You do not want to be cruising at 100 and have that bubble pop.
I have replaced several tires because of potholes. I was told to file a tort claim with the city to reimburse me for the tires and expense to replace them. Sure enough, I did, took about a month but I got a check from the city for the full amount. The guy at the comptrollers office told me "anytime." I was really surprised.
Go over to the tire forum and drop Luke from tire rack a message. His prices on the tires are about 50% less than what the benz place charges. Overnight, take the tires into benz yourself and have them mount them.
I have replaced several tires because of potholes. I was told to file a tort claim with the city to reimburse me for the tires and expense to replace them. Sure enough, I did, took about a month but I got a check from the city for the full amount. The guy at the comptrollers office told me "anytime." I was really surprised.
Go over to the tire forum and drop Luke from tire rack a message. His prices on the tires are about 50% less than what the benz place charges. Overnight, take the tires into benz yourself and have them mount them.
