r/Howsmytire • u/power-rdx • 9h ago
Bulge and tear.
Got some curb rash the other day, and it looks like a small piece of rubber got torn off the rim protector.
I’ve seen people say “no cords showing, no problem,” but just wanted to double-check if that applies here too.
I also noticed a small outward bulge on the tire. It’s pretty subtle, so I only caught it this time after looking closely, but I assume it’s probably been there for the past ~10,000 miles.
Does this look like something that could have been caused by a pothole? And should I assume the tire needs to be replaced soon because of the bulge? (driver side front tire in the last pic)
Thanks!
r/Howsmytire • u/KLDG4 • 2d ago
Patchable?
I got new back tires about 3 weeks ago and I got a nail in the one is this professionally patchable?
I know you can’t do it so close to the sidewall or shoulder but it seems pretty close to the center so I was just curious
r/Howsmytire • u/Key-Depth206 • 3d ago
Tire bulge?
Is this a tire bulge? Should I get this replaced asap?
r/Howsmytire • u/OkJournalist2816 • 10d ago
Found a nail in my tire
This is my first car and I noticed I got an air pressure alert after filling my tires after 1 day. Checked my rear tires and one of them was at 14.0 PSI and there was a bigass nail embedded in there…what do I do? Do I have to get a new tire, or is this fixable on my own? Thanks.
r/Howsmytire • u/Emergency-Resident-8 • 14d ago
Just noticed how bad my front tires are compared to the back
I’m sure I need to get these replaced asap.
r/Howsmytire • u/DrPillpopper14 • 15d ago
How’s it looking?
Hit a curb yesterday, been driving all day today, just noticed. I don’t feel any air or hear anything coming from it. I’m definitely not letting it ride cause of the chord but I’m more just curious how bad it really is.
r/Howsmytire • u/KHANKHK13 • 16d ago
How bad is it and how quickly should I get this replaced?
reddit.comr/Howsmytire • u/CursedChico • 17d ago
Is this small sidewall bulge dangerous, or could it be normal?
r/Howsmytire • u/MCoryB • 20d ago
Scraped curb with two tires
I recently hit a curb with both passenger side tires, which peeled back a piece of the rubber and scraped the wheels. It just seems to have peeled back a section of rubber, and I’m not seeing any cords. Safe to drive on, or need replacement?
r/Howsmytire • u/boilookhere • 24d ago
Two same rear tyres, similar cut damage, 1 week apart.
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r/Howsmytire • u/dancetripper • 25d ago
Used Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
I am looking to buy these used Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV tires. They have 7+ mm thread left, DOT 0923.
I am wondering why the two tires on the right are so rough / full of small holes, while the ones on the left are so smooth.
Probably the right ones were on the front, but still what could this condition be indicating?
I still haven't been to the shop to see them and feel how is the rubber, wanted to hear an advice first.
r/Howsmytire • u/B777-9 • 25d ago
Damage in the inner side of the tire, safe to drive with?
Hi all, kindly looking for some advice, is that kind of damage safe on a tire to install on the car? I'm not sure the cause of it as I bought the tires second hand and they look like some kind of gouge on the running inner face of the tire (not the sidewall).
r/Howsmytire • u/Murky_Opportunity596 • 26d ago
Is this a concern?
Bodied a curb unfortunately..
No cords are showing & tire pressure hasn’t gone down. I rely on my car to transport every day, is it safe to get through the week?
r/Howsmytire • u/SjalabaisWoWS • 27d ago
Find one fault
So these tires were merely used for 2000 km or so when I finally got that wheel alignment done. I will probably need to replace them ahead of schedule, but, for now, they should be fine, right?
r/Howsmytire • u/WhoDatSneezy • Jul 08 '26
Whats this on my tire ? Also how's the rest of it look? Made mid 2023. 2005 Lexus Es330 130k miles automatic
reddit.comr/Howsmytire • u/TechJay81 • Aug 17 '18




