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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by rimoore, Oct 30, 2008.

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  1. rimoore

    rimoore Formula 3

    Nov 18, 2004
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    #1 rimoore, Oct 30, 2008
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    I have custom rims on my 360 and the driver front was flat the other day. I took the wheel off and there was no sign of any puncture. I found the tire bead on the inner side has a small area that is bubbled out. Air is coming out of the seam. Is this tire toast or do I just need to have it reseated?
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  2. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    #2 PAP 348, Oct 30, 2008
    Kinda hard to tell from that pic, but it looks like that tyre is catcus to me. :):)

    It looks like the sidewall is seperated?? Yes? Hence the bubble? :):)

    Why not take the wheel to a tyre expert and let them have a look and let them diagnose it mate. I would be very careful about re-using that tyre on the road again without getting a pro look at it. :):)
     
  3. BoxerCrazy

    BoxerCrazy Formula Junior

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    #3 BoxerCrazy, Oct 30, 2008
    yea that kinda looks as if the bead is damaged and allowing the tire to bulge.


    doug
     
  4. Skidkid

    Skidkid F1 Veteran
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    #4 Skidkid, Oct 30, 2008
    That looks like a small cut to the right of the bulge. Not that the cut is leaking but tires with that low of profile are very suceptable to road damage. You could easily have damaged the tire from some road hazard. I agree, you should seek profesional help. ;)
     
  5. TopElement

    TopElement Formula 3

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    #5 TopElement, Oct 30, 2008
    The tire is toast. Appears to have some internal structure damage.
    Get a new set of fronts, and all will be fine. But inspect the wheel after removing this tire.
     
  6. rimoore

    rimoore Formula 3

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    #6 rimoore, Oct 30, 2008
    RATS! I ordered a new tire. They are new enough that I don't need a matching set.
     
  7. paulie_b

    paulie_b F1 Veteran
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    #7 paulie_b, Oct 30, 2008
    how many mniles on the tire? could it be a defect? try to get it pro rated?
     

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