You can drive for as long as zero miles with a bubble or knot in your tire. To drive a car with a knot or bubble in its tire is simply to invite trouble. For one, a tire with a knot in it can blow up at any time with possibly very serious consequences.
How much does it cost to fix a bubble in a tire?
The store will either repair the damage or give you a replacement for free. Unfortunately, damage as a result of bubbles cannot be repaired because the tire's internal structure has failed. The tire will have to get replaced and this can be anywhere from $150 to $600 for a single tire.
Can you drive on a tire with a bubble?
Tires that have a bubble are not safe to drive. When your tire has a bubble, the fabric of the inner tire can no longer protect your tire from bursting when pressure develops from contact with the road. Driving on a tire that has a bubble is very dangerous and there is a high possibility that it will blow out on you.
How do you fix a tire bulge?
No, unfortunately sidewall bubbles cannot be repaired. Because the area flexes while driving a patch will not stay in place. The bubble also indicates there is structural damage to the tire that cannot be repaired. A tire in this condition could fail without warning and should not be driven on.
Do tire warranties cover bubbles?
If the bubble is the result of a manufacturing defect, your manufacturer warranty should indeed cover the replacement or a pro-rated replacement of your bad tire. The vast majority of tire bubbling is the result of a road hazard impact while driving or poor tire maintenance.
Is it safe to drive on a tire with a bubble?
Damage as a result of tire bubbles cannot be repaired because a tire bubble means the tire's structural integrity has been compromised. It's just no longer safe to drive on because the tire's internal structure has failed. The tire will have to get replaced, and driving should be suspended.