Tyre Buldge :s Is This Hazardous?

[kularm]

Ok washing my car and i realised on my rear driverside tyre there is a buldge about 5cm (circle) poking out about 1cm. What is this, and should I be worried, its next to the alloy rim, on the tyre wall.

[armoredfist2002]

i'd get the tyre changed asap, as it could blow out at high speed.

cfc1 is the best to ask as he's a tyre fitter

[Ryan1985]

Very dangerous! I'd get a new tyre asap!

[tehl337]

take it off + put the spare on.......... then get it changed.

[GIDDLEPIN]

A bulge in the side wall is VERY dangerous; it’s usually caused by kerbing or in some cases a tyre defect. I would recommend you don’t use the car until it is changed because it wouldn’t fail slowly it would be a definite blow out. Unfortunately this type of damage is not repairable so it means a new tyre I’m afraid.

So please do it asap

Les

[cfc1]

The reason you have a bulde is because the nylon cords that hold the tyre together have snapped giving the sidewall no support.. next step = blowout.

Change your tyre ASAP if you can't manage it straight away.. the best thing to do is get a tyre from a wheelbarrow and put it on.. you will find that the spare wheel in the boot will be a very viable alternative to a wheelbarrow wheel if you don't have one.

[kularm]

cheersguys, now adds to ever increasing bills i get for my car, dammit!

[morpheus33]

At least you are still here to pay bills for your car, and not in a heap at the side of the road!

fast but Safe motoring :)

[Red Yaris 54]

cheersguys, now adds to ever increasing bills i get for my car, dammit!

Motoring is never cheap...............................however the Yaris remains one of the most economical cars to own

Hope that you have got your tyre changed by now?