Blister on the sidewall of my tire

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07-16-09, 11:54 AM

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i have the same exact bubble in the same spot on my front right tire. Im pretty sure i got it by hitting a pot hole. I hate olympic blvd.

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07-16-09, 11:54 AM

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I have found that depending on the sidewall construction each model tire reacts differently or is more prone to bubbling. My last set of tires (Avons) were prone to bubbles. I have the BFGs now and I have hit several pot holes (that would have caused bubbles on the Avons) and no problem at all. I've come to the conclusion that the sideway construction/design is VERY important!

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That is true to a point. Sidewall construction varies ( # of plies, material & method of "laying" the plies, mold design) but there are many variables to impact breaks just like puntures: Sidewall height, PSI, rim width vs tire width, tire age etc. I like rayon in my tire material list, BFG used to use rayon alot in their sidewalls & being owned by Michelin helps alot too!

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07-16-09, 11:57 AM

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i have the same exact bubble in the same spot on my front right tire. Im pretty sure i got it by hitting a pot hole. I hate olympic blvd.

Fastest way thru W.LA, I'm sure you were observing the 35MPH limit

My Wife bent 2 wheels & 2 bubbled tires in the Jag on Pico a couple years ago

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07-16-09, 12:44 PM

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Based on your recommendation Koz, I'm going with the BFG g-Force A/S tires.

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07-16-09, 02:13 PM

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+1 on ditching it....

I had some Michelin PS2's I was using on a spare set of drift-o rims for my 240 with that same bubble. Went out to a local meet and it burst just cruising @ 20mph, almost messed up my reemz. Just completely blew out on me, definately no good on a DD.

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07-16-09, 02:48 PM

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Based on your recommendation Koz, I'm going with the BFG g-Force A/S tires.

Hope you're replacing all four. And, stay away from those curbs

Lou

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07-16-09, 02:58 PM

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Amazing that someone would play with their safety (as well as their car) by not wanting to replace that damaged tire.

Then when it blows they scoot to the nearest law firm to sue for damages.

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07-16-09, 08:53 PM

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Hope you're replacing all four. And, stay away from those curbs

Lou

Of course!

And the curb thing happened as a fluke going through a crappy drive thru.

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07-16-09, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Evitzee

Amazing that someone would play with their safety (as well as their car) by not wanting to replace that damaged tire.

Then when it blows they scoot to the nearest law firm to sue for damages.

How did you know?

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07-17-09, 04:04 AM

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Based on your recommendation Koz, I'm going with the BFG g-Force A/S tires.

Let us know how you like them. Here's mine.

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07-17-09, 10:25 AM

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Costco has a $70 off a set of four promo going right now. I know it applies to Micehlins& I think it might apply to BF Goodrich too.

Personally, I would go with the Michelins if you can afford them.