How to Deal with Bulging Car Tires?
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Tire bulging must be addressed immediately by taking the vehicle to a professional tire shop for inspection and replacement; continued use is strictly prohibited. Below are the causes and solutions for tire bulging: 1. The advantage of a low tire aspect ratio is that it improves steering responsiveness and reduces tire bounce, enhancing overall handling. However, this comes at the cost of a smaller sidewall, which significantly reduces ride comfort. More critically, a low aspect ratio results in a thinner sidewall, greatly diminishing its shock-absorbing capability. When driving on uneven roads, the narrow sidewall buffer zone makes it easy for the rim to impact the ground through the sidewall, cutting or even causing severe sidewall cracks or bulges. 2. Both overinflation and underinflation can easily lead to bulging. When a tire hits an obstacle, overinflation reduces the rubber's flexibility, causing a hard impact that can break the tire's cord layers. Underinflation, somewhat similar to a low aspect ratio, allows the rim to directly strike the ground when the sidewall is compressed, also leading to cord layer breakage, resulting in either a blowout or a bulge.
I've seen quite a few cases of tire bulging. The main reason is that you might have driven over potholes or hit the curb, causing the inner cord ply of the tire to break. In this case, you must stop and check immediately. Never continue driving, as it can easily lead to a tire blowout at high speeds, which is very dangerous. I recommend going directly to a professional repair shop or a 4S store to replace the tire. Only a new tire can ensure safety and reliability. Pay more attention to tire pressure and wear conditions in daily use, and regularly rotate the tires to prevent such problems. Spending a little on maintenance is much better than paying for repairs after an accident.
