Hit a pothole, bulge in tire

MacDogg

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I hit a huge pothole in Austin today and am worried about some damage to the tire. I watched and screen that shows psi and it didn't drop on the 20 miles back home. When I got home, though, I saw this bulge in the tire. Is this something I should get repaired or replace the tire?
 

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That tire is done. Get it replaced. Might have been a big pot hole and going fast.
 
Damn, thanks for the confirmation. Luckily I still have the stock tires so I can get it swapped out.
 
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sad to see that kind of tire damage from potholes. we have lots of those in california, too.
 
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That sucks!! ... happened to me once on my last car, as others have said replacement is the only option
 
Glad I checked with Tire Rack, the tire is covered by their warranty (hopefully after they check the pics and the call from the tire shop). Ordered a new one and should be here in a few more days.
I went by the spot where the hole in the ground is and now there is an orange cone in the hole.
 
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Do you have councils in the US? If so, I would write them a letter and ask them to reimburse you for the new tyre. Include the invoice to prove you paid for the tyre and the time and date it happened...
 
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