rch314

have a slight bulge (not a bubble) on the side of my 991 C2S front tire. How urgent is it to have it replaced? Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

rch314

Sidvicious7

I can make out the bulge by the manufacturing date on the tire. Normally a bulge on the sidewall indicates some type of damage to the tire caused by driving over a pothole, hitting a curb or maybe a rail over train track crossing. I can clearly see several marrs and scuffing damage on the edge of your rim. When bulging occurs on a sidewall it is likely an indication that the structural integrity of the tire has been compromised. Drive it to a tire shop and get an expert's opinion. This in my opinion is a safety concern.

Homeles

Urgent. Now! Or wait till it blows and you wreck.

991carreradriver

Tire is compromised - Replace it ASAP.

81911

A bulge is a smaller bubble. Spend the money and replace your tire.

bkrantz

And maybe have that rim checked for roundness (run-out).

budrichard

Any imperfection in a tire for this class of vehicle is urgent to get replaced, not repaired.-Richard

bmedude

That rim looks a bit bent to me too.

drcollie

Pothole strike, damaged sidewall.

I did that to my prior Porsche, took it into the dealer (it was wearing Michelins) and they warrantied all four tires for me, all I have to do was pay the installation charge of $ 200. I took that deal so fast it made my head spin.

worf928

I don't see a bulge. I see a tire conforming to the wheel rim... that in this case is bent.

Wheel took a hard hit and that spot is now flat.

R_Rated

Without question. All of these.

Maybe use an excuse for M P4S.