Tire Bubbles

Can it be fixed?

Unfortunately, addressing the tire bubble doesn’t mean repairing it. Side tire bubbles aren’t repairable – the entire tire must be replaced before blowout occurs.

What causes it?

Tire bubbles are mostly caused by high-impact damage, such as

• hitting a pothole or a piece of road debris;
• running into a curb;
• driving too fast over speed bumps or railroad crossings;
• overloading your tire;
• and driving, even for a short distance with a flat tire.

What is it?

The nugget-like protrusion is actually an air bubble that could cause a blowout. Think of the bubble as a tire tumor, that if left untreated, could have devastating consequencies.