Tire Bubble with Stock Rubber
Apr 25, 2009, 11:10 AM
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Tire Bubble with Stock Rubber
Just hit the 1,500 mile mark with my X, and just noticed a bubble starting to form on the sidewall of my driver's side front tire. 
I'm concerned about a blowout, especially since the temperatures are starting to rise here in the NE.
Anyone know if this is a common occurence with the stock Yokos? I'm going to set up an appointment with the dealer next week. Hopefully can get this covered under warranty without any BS.
I'm concerned about a blowout, especially since the temperatures are starting to rise here in the NE.
Anyone know if this is a common occurence with the stock Yokos? I'm going to set up an appointment with the dealer next week. Hopefully can get this covered under warranty without any BS.
Apr 25, 2009, 11:35 AM
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That's a road hazard my friend...pothole, curb whatever the case may have been. Tire could go in a day...could go in 2 years. I've seen plenty of scenarios. I wouldn't lose sleep over it, just take the driving a bit easier. The dealer might cover it seeing how new the vehicle is. I know my shop covers all road hazard within the first 90 days no questions asked. Lucky you that it happened within 1500 miles...we have some customers come in and want 1 new tire while the others are used 30K 
...ain't happenin 
Good luck!
...ain't happenin Good luck!
May 1, 2009, 12:27 PM
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Update: The dealer wanted nothing to do with this, - not a big surprise given that the tires are already warranteed by Yokohama.
However after a couple of phone calls, Yokohama agreed to buy me a new tire through a local shop.
However after a couple of phone calls, Yokohama agreed to buy me a new tire through a local shop.
May 1, 2009, 12:30 PM
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Wow, Yoko warrantied it?
Good on them.
I had this same problem happen with my Michelins when I had my SRT-4. My problem was Michelin told me to pound sand, but the Dodge dealer wanted to help me out. Only problem was, Michelin discontinued the Michelin Pilot Sports, so I was SOL.
I had to buy one off a member on the SRTforums.
Glad to see Yoko's stepping up.
Good on them.
I had this same problem happen with my Michelins when I had my SRT-4. My problem was Michelin told me to pound sand, but the Dodge dealer wanted to help me out. Only problem was, Michelin discontinued the Michelin Pilot Sports, so I was SOL.
I had to buy one off a member on the SRTforums.
Glad to see Yoko's stepping up.
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Had a set of Sumitomos a while ago. 3 out of the 4 took turns coming up with bubbles in their sidewalls. Might've been a combination of Chicago streets and 35 aspect tires though. Got F1's after that and the bubble problem went away. Hmmph.
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