Can I Get a New Tire Replacement if It Bulges Within a Month of Purchase?
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New car tire bulging within a month can be replaced. Tire bulge caused by impact or compression: The most common scenario is when the car hits a curb at high speed or at an inappropriate angle. In such cases, there are usually signs of impact, such as surface scratches or white impact marks inside the bulged area of the tire. Careful inspection will reveal subtle differences. Tire quality issues: One possibility is that the tire's internal cord wires have quality defects leading to insufficient local strength; another is poor handling of the cord ply joints. Bulges caused by quality issues show no marks on the tire's surface or inside at the bulged area. Insufficient tire structural strength: The tire market is highly competitive. Low-cost tires may reduce the number of cord or nylon layers or use inferior cord plies to cut costs, compromising the tire's strength. Even minor impacts can cause bulging.
I just bought a sedan and the tire bulged within less than a month, which was really worrying at the time. Tire bulging is mostly not a manufacturing issue but often caused by hitting potholes or curbs while driving. As a new car, there's a good chance to discuss it directly at the 4S shop. I talked nicely with the service advisor, and they eventually replaced the tire for free, saying they wanted to maintain customer relations for a new car. The key is to bring the purchase invoice and warranty documents, emphasizing that it's newly bought and not to delay too long. Safety is crucial; bulging tires are prone to blowouts, especially at high speeds, which poses a high risk. Regular maintenance should pay attention to tire pressure, neither too high nor too low, and drive slowly over bumps to reduce problems.
