View Full Version : Buldge / Bubble in sidewall
LeonPhelps
06-13-2006, 09:04 PM
Went to wash my SS today and noticed a big buldge in the sidewall of one of the tires. Looked close and noticed that there was a little crack in the sidewall, but it wasnt scrathed at all. I know for a fact I never hit a curb.
Didnt someone else here have the same problem ?. What approch did you take with the dealer ?. I have a feeling that they will give me a hard time.
luvchampagne
06-13-2006, 09:13 PM
Had the same thing happen to me in my XJR. Only 18" wheels on that one. According to the tire store, it's the sidewall failing and usually that's not due to hitting a curb -- it's from a pot hole. At least that's what happened to me. I don't think warranty will cover that -- but please let us know.
Good luck.
Roy
ltz03
06-13-2006, 09:23 PM
yep sounds like a pot hole even a small one can do this and the dealer might not cover it but its worth a try
Silver_06
06-13-2006, 09:39 PM
I had a bulge show up in a tire sidewall two days after I bought my Silverado and didn't run over anything. Took it to the dealer and it was replaced under warranty.
Hawkvoy
06-13-2006, 09:52 PM
I would definitely take that to the dealer, you have a tire warranty that comes with the SS and they should replace the tire.
vetruck
06-13-2006, 11:35 PM
I would definitely take that to the dealer, you have a tire warranty that comes with the SS and they should replace the tire.
+ 1, it's a separate warranty but you can go through the dealer for it.
LeonPhelps
06-15-2006, 05:09 PM
Dealer replaced it today under warranty :D
cody4130
06-15-2006, 05:09 PM
they will be able to tell whether or not it was a defect when they take it off the rim have them at least do that before they tell you its not covered. potholes will kill a tire though if they are hit hard enogh
Envoy Fan
06-15-2006, 05:55 PM
Dealer replaced it today under warranty :D
Glad the fix didn't cost you any out of pocket coins. :yes:
dntnvme
06-15-2006, 06:37 PM
Dealer replaced it today under warranty :D
Now that's a good thing :yes: . At least some dealerships value there customers :cool:
LeonPhelps
06-15-2006, 07:21 PM
Didnt ask what the problem was, I was just happy it didnt cost me anything, so I figured I would :x.