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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 03:01 PM
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Default 225/40/18s + NYC roads = BUBBLE!
damn. got a big bubble on new tires...only 1000 miles on em or something....

Pirelli doesn't offer hazard protection for "low profile" tires......bastards.

for now, i'll just keep an eye on it!
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 03:13 PM
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Bubble now, blowout later....
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 03:14 PM
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Honestly...better to change now while they're still in "quattro spec"
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 03:42 PM
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 03:50 PM
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Default Is it a Bubble or just a bump? If it is a bubble you have a separation in progress and a blowout in
your near future.
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 03:51 PM
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2nd. i would replace ASAP at your convenience, instead of when the tire MAKES you.
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 04:02 PM
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Default Pirellis did the same to me, but the stock ones (P6000s) in 17" flavor.
I've had a set since then (came on the Braids), and I was thoroughly underwhelmed with them.

I no longer purchase Pirelli tires. Ever.
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Default Damn Sorry man! My 225/40/18 "General Exclaim UHP" hit a massive pothole
and seemed to be fine. Is it normal for a bubble to happen? Is there some sort of warranty against this?

Really sorry that happened. That has to be really frustrating.
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Default What psi u running? I run 38 cold front, 32 cold rear and have done o.k. in L.A.
not quite as rough as yours but i've dented a couple rims w/o bubbles.
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Default currently i'm at 34 front, 32 rear...but i DID have less for a few weeks...
last time i adjusted the pressures, it was 30 all around...might have been a bit soft.
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