Can this tire be fixed?

theanhdy · 11-17-2008, 10:33 AM

I ran over a pot hole this morning on the way to work and now my front tire looks like this. Can it be fixed? Only 4K miles on my car

AchtungF80 · 11-17-2008, 10:35 AM

Looks like the tire bubbled, most likely the wheel is bent just below there.

IS+1 · 11-17-2008, 10:37 AM

I see bulging, plus the tire doesn't look like it is properly seated onto the rim anymore, so my guess is it cannot be fixed...

roldan · 11-17-2008, 10:46 AM

Yeah, that looks a lot like my tire after a pothole impact - definitely had to replace it.

Huge damage.

On the plus side, non-RFTs are a lot less harsh over potholes and (I think) less likely to fail in that same manner.

theanhdy · 11-17-2008, 11:03 AM

^ did you need to replace the wheel also or just tire?

dbtheo · 11-17-2008, 11:07 AM

whenever you have side damage like that, it you can expect to replace the tire. It would never be a good idea to fix that.

AchtungF80 · 11-17-2008, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TheAnhDy

^ did you need to replace the wheel also or just tire?

Have the old tire removed, and have the old wheel spun on the wheel/tire machine, you will see a bend if there is one. If not, when the new tire is mounted, pay attention to how much weight it requires to balance it.

theanhdy · 11-17-2008, 12:54 PM

If I buy a used wheel and tire from another member and install it on my car. Would the TPMS sensor sync up with the rest of my wheels?

AchtungF80 · 11-17-2008, 01:22 PM

Not sure for BMW but on my Infiniti, I had to bring it to dealer to have the new sensor sync up with the car.

roldan · 11-17-2008, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TheAnhDy

If I buy a used wheel and tire from another member and install it on my car. Would the TPMS sensor sync up with the rest of my wheels?

I did have to get the wheel straightened, and ended up replacing it with performance rims.. kind of a drag. I think I'm going to use the stock wheels for snow, though.

I'm 99% sure the TPMS sensor will sync just fine after you reset the system. I think the interface to them is in the wheel wells so it'll read whatever sensor is there - I don't think they have to be explicitly paired.

ORIGIN M. · 11-17-2008, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TheAnhDy

If I buy a used wheel and tire from another member and install it on my car. Would the TPMS sensor sync up with the rest of my wheels?

Yes, but you will need to follow the steps to clear the code. You can have it done at a major tire store, like Discount Tire, otherwise call your service rep, and ask them how to clear the code.

Papito135 · 11-17-2008, 08:49 PM

Email your city council or CEO about the pothole and having your wheel and tire repaired by the city or county.

Breville · 11-18-2008, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Papito135

Email your city council or CEO about the pothole and having your wheel and tire repaired by the city or county.

+1 the council/RTA will be responsible for the costs..

Dr_Jones · 11-18-2008, 06:35 AM

good luck with that...in massachusetts the tell us where to stick our busted tires if you know what i mean

Papito135 · 11-18-2008, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr_Jones

good luck with that...in massachusetts the tell us where to stick our busted tires if you know what i mean

True, I should have check what state he was from.

S54dan · 11-18-2008, 10:00 PM

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True, I should have check what state he was from.

Yep.. worked for me here in ATL though. I ran over a huge pot hole off of Lenox Road once. I reported it, got my wheel repair fee taken care of and actually made money since I know someone in the business lol :w00t:

Btw, the TPMS sensors should sync properly

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AchtungF80 Brigadier General 276 Rep 3,465 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3, '17 G30 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135is [9.50] 2010 Cooper S [10.00] 1991 318is [10.00]	Looks like the tire bubbled, most likely the wheel is bent just below there. __________________ ig: 0verrev
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IS+1 Lieutenant 240 Rep 462 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 (AW 6MT) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario iTrader: (0)	I see bulging, plus the tire doesn't look like it is properly seated onto the rim anymore, so my guess is it cannot be fixed...
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roldan Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 238 Posts Drives: '08 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Somerville, MA iTrader: (0)	Yeah, that looks a lot like my tire after a pothole impact - definitely had to replace it. Huge damage. On the plus side, non-RFTs are a lot less harsh over potholes and (I think) less likely to fail in that same manner.
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11-17-2008, 11:03 AM	#5
theanhdy Major 94 Rep 1,083 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SOCAL SFV iTrader: (7)	^ did you need to replace the wheel also or just tire?
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dbtheo 1addicts CA 82 Rep 1,245 Posts Drives: 2005 330i ZHP cic, 2021 X5 40i Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tampa, Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 330i cv ZHP [0.00]	whenever you have side damage like that, it you can expect to replace the tire. It would never be a good idea to fix that.
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theanhdy Major 94 Rep 1,083 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SOCAL SFV iTrader: (7)	If I buy a used wheel and tire from another member and install it on my car. Would the TPMS sensor sync up with the rest of my wheels?
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AchtungF80 Brigadier General 276 Rep 3,465 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3, '17 G30 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135is [9.50] 2010 Cooper S [10.00] 1991 318is [10.00]	Not sure for BMW but on my Infiniti, I had to bring it to dealer to have the new sensor sync up with the car. __________________ ig: 0verrev
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11-18-2008, 06:35 AM	#14
Dr_Jones Major 71 Rep 1,027 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	good luck with that...in massachusetts the tell us where to stick our busted tires if you know what i mean __________________ Just like Indiana...I love my whip
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