Bulge on a car tyre

Question

Good afternoon, I have recently noticed that I have a bulge on one tyre at the front of my car (Mazda 323F BA) as shown in the photo. Should I replace this tyre immediately or is there nothing to panic about?

boysmen1991 · Answer

Replace immediately.

As you can see, the tyre is not of the first youth. The wires have cracked and the air pressure in the tyre has made a bulge. The tyre is weak at this point and for your own safety and the safety of others it is best to replace it immediately. Driving with a tyre like this causes vibrations which are transferred to the suspension and driving comfort.

płetwa · Answer

This tyre, even without the bulge, could only be disposed of, replaced immediately! What kind of diagnostician allowed this car to be driven!

damian8063 · Answer

. As I wrote I only saw it about 2 days ago. Before that I doubt that it would have been there already, because I would have noticed when washing the rims for example. Does the tyre really look that bad?

freebsd · Answer

If the rest of the tyres are of the same vintage then you have all four to replace. How did this car pass the inspection? Also check the spare wheel.

andrzej20001 · Answer

Tyre dump.

freebsd · Answer

. Damian, take very seriously the need for immediate replacement of this tyre. Do not operate the vehicle until it has been replaced. The bulge disqualifies this tyre immediately(!), but there is another problem. There is virtually no tread on this tyre. If the others are in the same condition, you need to replace them too.

damian8063 · Answer

. I am attaching a photo of the rear ones, I think they are in better condition than the front ones. Is it enough for me to replace the 2 at the front or are the ones at the rear also to be replaced?

freebsd · Answer

. They are in better condition. The best thing you can do is drive up to a vulcanising shop, let them have a look, give their opinion. They will check the exact depth of the tread, for example.

damian8063 · Answer

I will replace the front ones for sure, post above I added a picture of the rear one. I think they are in better shape. Please feel free to evaluate.

Anonymous · Answer

What's there to judge when they're winter boots?

andrzej20001 · Answer

Have you seen the president in a 4 ton. car ? How was the gunshot he had ? The tyre is your and others safety on the road.

Anonymous · Answer

Such lateral damage is precisely the most dangerous, there is a legal prohibition on tyre repairs here, such damage is just rubbish. In the sun it can even shoot out.

Waldemar z Kaszub · Answer

. Tyres from the front axle absolutely to be replaced immediately. The tyre in the photo from the rear axle still has tread that is within the prescribed height. However, it shows significant signs of rubber ageing. These tyres certainly bear the year/week of manufacture markings. So think about replacing them in the near future too. If the car is already old and you do not intend to use it for a long time, go to the vulcanisers and ask for used ones in good condition. It's always cheaper and they will replace them straight away.

freebsd · Answer

I urge you to buy new tyres. You can now buy good tyres at very decent prices.

Anonymous · Answer

I support the previous speaker. No one leaves their tyres at the vulcaniser for no reason.
It only takes one defective tyre to go on the front. I never put second-hand tyres on.
Now I punctured one by parking on a granite kerb, for two 205/55R16 I paid 150PLN/piece, the low price was due to the date of manufacture: 50/2015
If you are completely short of cash, hunt for used winter tyres,
These are replaced in Germany after one season and only such used tyres can be bought without hidden defects.

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