Sidewall Bubble
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Heel & Toe
Joined: May 2007
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From: New York
Sidewall Bubble
I own a 2007 vert with about 25,000 miles on it. One of the stock Goodyear EMTs that came with the car has developed a small bubble on the sidewall. I brought it to a Goodyear dealer who said that it was pretty common. So I have a couple of questions:
- Is it really common?
- Can anyone recommend a Goodyear dealer in Suffolk County, New York that really knows how to treat a Corvette (e.g. no cracked rocker panels)?
Thanks
- Is it really common?
- Can anyone recommend a Goodyear dealer in Suffolk County, New York that really knows how to treat a Corvette (e.g. no cracked rocker panels)?
Thanks
Melting Slicks
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I don't know that it's common, but it happened to me - Goodyear EMT with less than 7000 miles on it. No idea what caused it, but Goodyear paid for a replacement.
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '10-'11-'12-'13-'14
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Your Goodyear Tire Retailer telling you it's common may be right but he's not telling you enough of the story. He may be meaning with the bad roads in your area he sees it all the time, but by no means is it common that a Goodyear tire would be showing bubbles without a good reason. Also no matter what the reason, it's not a safe situation to have a tire wth a sidewall bubble. They can only worsen with time until they completely fail, which means blowing out.
Here's something you may want to know.
If the bubble is oval shaped, it is from impact. ie: pothole, curb, etc..
If the bubble is round, it's a defectivley manuafactured tire.
Here's something you may want to know.
If the bubble is oval shaped, it is from impact. ie: pothole, curb, etc..
If the bubble is round, it's a defectivley manuafactured tire.
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Racer
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From: Seattle WA
I had the same with my right front at 12,100. After 12,000 miles the warranty is prorated, so you won't get much for the old tire at 25,000. Discount tire can handle Goodyear warranties if you don't want to go to a Goodyear store.
Le Mans Master
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Le Mans Master
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It is a defect, however, and the tire should be replaced. Sometimes dealers will try and convince the owners that its just the outer layer of the sidewall that became slightly "un attached" allowing it to bubble up........ BS.
Last edited by wolfdogs; Apr 11, 2010 at 08:07 PM.
