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a bit of a bulge?

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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 05:27 PM
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i just parked in my garage and noticed that my front driver side tire has a bulge in the sidewall..... the tire has been on the jeep for less than 2 weeks, so it is new. no off roading done, no potholes hit.. wtf? what should i do? i am thinking that i just need to put my spare and use this as a spare. i jsut have to get the spare balanced because a weight broke in half when i was getting out of the bed of my father in laws truck....

any help is appreciated.

fyi i have 17" mickey thompson classic 2s and 35" mickey thompson mtzs
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 05:29 PM
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Bulge in the sidewall, how big? Can you post some pics? Sounds like a manufacture defect to me.
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 05:40 PM
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take the tire back to shop you bought it at or call the shopif it was a mail order
the tire is defective and should be covered by the workmanship warranty
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 06:14 PM
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Absolutely get the tire replaced as soon as possible.
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 06:15 PM
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Sidewall bulge = replace the tire. Right away.
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 06:29 PM
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sounds like you have some seperation happening in the side wall. This makes the tire very dangerous and requires replacement.
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 08:37 AM
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yeah i spoke to the shop that i got it from and they are helping me out alot. i have a fullsize spare that is going on today, just have to get it balanced first...
i cant say enough good things about rustys offroad. they are real stand up people that are willing to help you out.
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