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Need some advice on my tire

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Dennis Lai, Jul 29, 2020.

  1. Dennis Lai

    Dennis Lai Junior Member

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    Hi Guys, I would like some advices for my tire. Please see the picture below.
    I am not sure would this be dangerous for me to drive around? Will I get a broken tire in the middle of my way?

    Many thanks! DSC_1663.JPG

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    #1 Dennis Lai, Jul 29, 2020
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    #3 ydpplqbd, Jul 29, 2020
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    You need a new tire immediately. I'd drive it to the tire store if I didn't have to go more than a few miles on local roads at low speed, but no further. Did you hit something (curb, pothole,etc.) or did it just pop up? It could be a manufacturing defect and if so would probably be covered to some extent by a tire warranty. If you have a road hazard warranty for your tires now is the time to use it.
     
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    ditto

    how many miles on it?
     
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    This is what happens when you over inflate the tires and the roads are no good. Get a new tire.
     
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    That's a blowout waiting to happen. Change it out and drive it to the tire shop for a replacement tire on your spare tire.

    This is what a tire bulge looks like on the tread area, yours is on the sidewall. The bulged area wore down to the steel belts and the tire carcass was starting to separate. Again, a blowout was imminent.
    20200618_114334.jpeg

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