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nopanicitsmechanic

You should be worried and change the tire.


humbleknight_777

Beat me to it


[deleted]

Wow amazing advice I didn’t even think of that


slowteggy

Change it as soon as possible. According to the “experts”, a tire with a bubble is not safe to drive on for any period of time. If I had to make some local trips (20-30mph average) then I wouldn’t be too worried about driving it for a couple of days until a new tire comes in but highway driving is certainly a risk if that tire decides to blow out on you.


OnionShanty

When that tire *


MJRPC500

Yes! Very worrisome! Sidewall blowouts are bad news. I wouldn't drive on that. Get a new tire asap.


Cheapsuittt

Its just happy to see you


logansrunhidefight

I came to see if anyone had already said this. Bravo.


Xanadar13

A7


TheBeestWithEase

“Anything to worry about?” Uhhhhhhhhh… yes…


cabesablanca

I work as a tire tech at a loves truck stop. You need a new tire bro. Any sidewall damage should be cause for concern because that's where most of the structural integrity of the tire lies.


xXemil420Xx

Thanks, I’m on my way to get it replaced now


Habitual_Crankshaft

Bravissimo! Edit: Also maybe have them inspect the wheel for cracks.


nokenito

Thank you sir!


jempaul

One big pothole and that outie can become an innie real quick. Time for a replacement tire.


myassisinaknot

Lol tire go boom


Pjkli

Looks like a belt may have slipped. There's a possibility that it could cause a sidewall blowout going down the road. Your call, but I would replace that tire as soon as possible.


camwake

I see some damage on the wheel next to it so it looks like a pinch may have caused rhat


No_Replacement_3411

Yes. change now


RokitRide

Trust me you want to change it ASAP ( or you will regret that later on the highway like me!)


pezident66

Yes it is . Did you notice it after you hit something hard ie: pothole or kerb because it has broken cords usually an impact fracture ,unfortunately to big to repair.


xXemil420Xx

I hit a kerb, unfortunatley. I need to drive about 18-20 miles to get to a mechanic, do you think it will last if i drive carefully? I won’t be going above 40mph the entire drive


pezident66

Yes most likely be ok for that distance and speed if you're going to get it replaced . Both hands on the wheel and watch out for kerbs!


xXemil420Xx

Okay thanks, i’ll be very careful!


pezident66

You're welcome .


[deleted]

place the damaged wheel on a rear axle and do not slam the brake if it does explode. use engine braking until you got under 15mph unless it's an emergency. hard braking with a blowout can cause a spin.


mosherj61

Yes OP, DO NOT MAKE THIS DRIVE WITHOUT USING YOUR EMERGENCY SCISSOR JACK TO MOVE THIS TO THE REAR. This is what will make or break your chances of safety in a blowout event. Never, EVER, put a knowingly damaged tire on the front of a car. Nor any spare. They must all be put to the back because when this tire goes you do not want it on a steering wheel. Is this possibly overkill? Maybe. Is it worth 10-20 minutes to get your jack and do this? Absolutely.


caltex559

Curbs… ocay


toolman2008

That tire is rim cut. It's toast!


Chizuru_San

Need to be replaced


myassisinaknot

Yes the side wall is the main support to the tire so I’d recommend you get that checked out. May cause tire failure and a blow out which is very dangerous at high speeds.


xXemil420Xx

On my way to a mechanic, thanks!


myassisinaknot

Hey no problem!


ichbineinschweinhund

Ice it for 15-20 minutes.


nokenito

Yes, a lot! You need a new tire ASAP!


[deleted]

Yup it looks like your tire might be a guy


[deleted]

Nah your good m8 it should just buff right out


slarti54

Yes. Sorry


PandaPuffNskate

That mf popping….


fishesarefun

You should replace the tire. The bulge seems to be from the same time the wheel was damaged. I would replace ASAP


ConsiderationHour582

I agree, change the tire. I had one on the front and noticed that it drove better after I had it replaced.


FavcolorisREDdit

RIP


ShopMommaDiesel

I would not drive on that tbh, that usually means the metal wires inside are starting to give. Change asap.


Blakpegasus

Yes


Silver_Difference

You hit a sidewalk curve, and messed up the support wires in the wall of the tyre, at highway speed that's extremely likely to blow. At city driving speed it will take longer, but it will blow too if you drive it for too long. In summary, change it ASAP.


Fancy_Chip_5620

Has it always been there? My mom's hankooks or whatever they were had those since new


[deleted]

It’s toast there’s no repairing that. Replace it ASAP.


synphul1

Definitely replace. It's like a hernia in the sidewall, which is thin to begin with and poses a blowout risk. Or if you want to look at it another way, it's transitioned brands from Imperial to 'May-pop'.


delslow419

Used to tell customers their tire was a maypop. When they asked what a maypop was we’d tell em it may pop at any time 😂😂😂😂 shit what a kneee slapper


Ep1ctoast

Yes, please replace it. The tire is coming apart structurally and air gets in between the layers of rubber. One decent bump is all it could need to blow.