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How dangerous is it to drive with a bubble in a tire

Old 10-30-2005, 12:50 PM
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Default How dangerous is it to drive with a bubble in a tire

The bubble is pretty small and not that apparent on the outer wall of the tire. My friend will get it changed but for the meantime is it really dangerous to drive or should it be replaced immediately
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Default Not dangerous until it pops.

That could happen tomorrow, or next year.
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Default I would replace it immediately

Bubbles in the sidewall create a soft spot that can be easily punctured, which could lead to a blowout and loss of control.
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put a spare on, a donut, or at least put it on the rear - and drive it to a tire shop to be replaced
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mine popped within 50miles. i say it's not worth waiting.
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