Any way to remedy a tire bubble or replace it period?
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Any way to remedy a tire bubble or replace it period?
One of my Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires has developed a bubble on the sidewall on the front tire. That's the first time I've experienced that. Sucks because it probably has 1/2 - 2/3 of the tread left. Is there any such thing as reinforcing it to salvage the tire or is the only solution to replace it?
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....first, no you can't salvage it, it's history.
Second, Schwalbe has a pretty good warranty service, that you can access online.
I have had them replace a couple of Marathon tyres that did basically the same thing you are describing. File a claim and attach some photos of the bubble (before you deflate and remove the tyre),and the serial and batch numbers from the interior.
....first, no you can't salvage it, it's history.
Second, Schwalbe has a pretty good warranty service, that you can access online.
I have had them replace a couple of Marathon tyres that did basically the same thing you are describing. File a claim and attach some photos of the bubble (before you deflate and remove the tyre),and the serial and batch numbers from the interior.
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Replace it before it blows out.
Although if you don't, you'll get an exciting adrenaline rush when it blows, sounding like a gunshot on your front tire, probably when you're riding through the bad part of town.
Although if you don't, you'll get an exciting adrenaline rush when it blows, sounding like a gunshot on your front tire, probably when you're riding through the bad part of town.
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got a photo?
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Schwalbe ... lot's of defective tire threads for that brand on the forum. I've had my issues as well
this is how it arrived in the mail. they said try it out & if it doesn't get straight we'll send another. it mounts OK, so I keep using it every winter
this was a tire I bought used so when this happened I just chucked it. but it ruined my day
cpl threads ...
https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-m...defective.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-m...tallation.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-m...out-round.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/commuting...n-related.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-m...med-tires.html
this is how it arrived in the mail. they said try it out & if it doesn't get straight we'll send another. it mounts OK, so I keep using it every winter
this was a tire I bought used so when this happened I just chucked it. but it ruined my day
cpl threads ...
https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-m...defective.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-m...tallation.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-m...out-round.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/commuting...n-related.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-m...med-tires.html
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Photos?
You are running a tube in the tire,right?
Did you have a flat, cut, boot, etc... near where the bulge is?
I probably wouldn't ride the tire on the front, but who knows, I might throw it on the back and watch it for a while. It really depends on what I deem the cause of the bulge.
You are running a tube in the tire,right?
Did you have a flat, cut, boot, etc... near where the bulge is?
I probably wouldn't ride the tire on the front, but who knows, I might throw it on the back and watch it for a while. It really depends on what I deem the cause of the bulge.
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....first, no you can't salvage it, it's history.
Second, Schwalbe has a pretty good warranty service, that you can access online.
I have had them replace a couple of Marathon tyres that did basically the same thing you are describing. File a claim and attach some photos of the bubble (before you deflate and remove the tyre),and the serial and batch numbers from the interior.
....first, no you can't salvage it, it's history.
Second, Schwalbe has a pretty good warranty service, that you can access online.
I have had them replace a couple of Marathon tyres that did basically the same thing you are describing. File a claim and attach some photos of the bubble (before you deflate and remove the tyre),and the serial and batch numbers from the interior.
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Actually nevermind - I looked up when I bought them and it's outside of their warranty period. I got the tires in 2015 - I didn't realize I'd had them that long.
Thanks for the info though.
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Photos?
You are running a tube in the tire,right?
Did you have a flat, cut, boot, etc... near where the bulge is?
I probably wouldn't ride the tire on the front, but who knows, I might throw it on the back and watch it for a while. It really depends on what I deem the cause of the bulge.
You are running a tube in the tire,right?
Did you have a flat, cut, boot, etc... near where the bulge is?
I probably wouldn't ride the tire on the front, but who knows, I might throw it on the back and watch it for a while. It really depends on what I deem the cause of the bulge.
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After the one Schwalbe set I had developed a crack in the side wall down to the core threads (With only 200 miles on it) I figured I would just stick with other brands rather than traverse bad tires and warranty stuff.
We had the threads separate on some firestone tires one time when I wasn't even able to drive. Thump, Thump, Thump all the way to Dallas. I have never had a car with Firestones from that day to this.
We had the threads separate on some firestone tires one time when I wasn't even able to drive. Thump, Thump, Thump all the way to Dallas. I have never had a car with Firestones from that day to this.
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Ohhh.... that looks BIG.
I'm with @rumrunn6.
You may be able to use it on the REAR for a short time (if you have suitable backup transportation). But, I wouldn't use it on the front. Perhaps rear + reduced pressure.
But, get a replacement coming ASAP.
Have you removed the tire to inspect inside?
To me it looks like you've lost about 1" worth or cords, and there is nothing but rubber holding the side of the tire in place, and perhaps holding the bead on.
There is one person that makes boots out of sail cloth. I suppose it could be tried. But, to me, this is destined for the trash bin as soon as practical.
I'm with @rumrunn6.
You may be able to use it on the REAR for a short time (if you have suitable backup transportation). But, I wouldn't use it on the front. Perhaps rear + reduced pressure.
But, get a replacement coming ASAP.
Have you removed the tire to inspect inside?
To me it looks like you've lost about 1" worth or cords, and there is nothing but rubber holding the side of the tire in place, and perhaps holding the bead on.
There is one person that makes boots out of sail cloth. I suppose it could be tried. But, to me, this is destined for the trash bin as soon as practical.
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There is a repair you can do that will last as long as the tire. Glue in real dacron sailcloth (from a sailmaker, not a fabric store) with contractor grade contact cement. (The evil fumes stuff used to lay linoleum countertops.) Make the patch a lot bigger than the bulge. But start with small jobs. The cloth won't stretch to take the compound curve of the tire so a patch that big will take some creative shaping.
Hardly worth it for this tire but I had to answer those who said it couldn't be done.
Hardly worth it for this tire but I had to answer those who said it couldn't be done.
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It's asking for an image of the production code - any idea what that looks like, where I find it? Nothing jumps out at me. I called Schwalbe but am getting voicemail - I left a message but if they're a typical corporation I don't know what the odds are my message will be responded to.
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Actually nevermind - I looked up when I bought them and it's outside of their warranty period. I got the tires in 2015 - I didn't realize I'd had them that long.
Thanks for the info though.
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Actually nevermind - I looked up when I bought them and it's outside of their warranty period. I got the tires in 2015 - I didn't realize I'd had them that long.
Thanks for the info though.
https://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=64176
Their production code is inside the tire. It is 4 digit I believe mo/yr.
From Schwalbe warranty pages,
"Required: The production code is stamped in white ink on the inside of the tire comprised of 5 numbers, one letter then 2 numbers. (Sample: 23107X12) This is NOT the barcode number."
From Schwalbe warranty pages,
"Required: The production code is stamped in white ink on the inside of the tire comprised of 5 numbers, one letter then 2 numbers. (Sample: 23107X12) This is NOT the barcode number."
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oh, i don't know. this may not be well received, but i'd say patch it. cut a section of sidewall from a bum tire and stick it in there. i'd bet the tube inflation would keep in place, but you could also just glue it
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It might have been there earlier and I just didn't notice it - fortunately it didn't blow out on me.
It's enlightening since I wasn't even aware that this could happen. It just seems odd since most of the weight is on the rear tire.
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No doubt one could jury-rig something say with a piece of sidewall and Pliobond or Barge Cement, maybe even getting fancy and tapering the edges to avoid chafing the tube and it *might* hold but if there isn't an established and dependable method of repairing a defect like this saving the cost of a tire isn't worth a potential disaster, at least not to me. I'm thinking there could be some degredation of the structural integrity of the tire for whatever reason and this is just the first place it showed up.
It might have been there earlier and I just didn't notice it - fortunately it didn't blow out on me.
It's enlightening since I wasn't even aware that this could happen. It just seems odd since most of the weight is on the rear tire.
It might have been there earlier and I just didn't notice it - fortunately it didn't blow out on me.
It's enlightening since I wasn't even aware that this could happen. It just seems odd since most of the weight is on the rear tire.
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Just made an interesting discovery - that bubble exists without a tube in the tire and appears to be a separation of layers of the sidewall at exactly the same place as an inner barcode label that's been cemented in place. Seems like it's not a coincidence.
The second view is what's on the back side of the bubble.
The second view is what's on the back side of the bubble.
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I'm curious what would happen if you pricked that bubble with something sharp. I'd think that if cords were broken in that area, the sidewall would have distorted outward in multiple directions, not just formed a bubble.
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Hmmm.... Most interesting.
So you have discovered the tire blister!!!
When you had it mounted, was it soft or hard?
Any chance you've had that blister since new, and just never noticed it?
If the cords are intact, then it is probably OK to ride, at least on the rear tire.
I'm with @ThermionicScott . I might pop it, even just for curiosity. Possibly a hollow hypodermic needle from the inside. Sniff the gas or fluid that comes out?
The tag is curious. Perhaps there is an element of the tire expelling gasses over time (or during construction), and that process is impeded by the tag.
Alien Impregnation?
So you have discovered the tire blister!!!
When you had it mounted, was it soft or hard?
Any chance you've had that blister since new, and just never noticed it?
If the cords are intact, then it is probably OK to ride, at least on the rear tire.
I'm with @ThermionicScott . I might pop it, even just for curiosity. Possibly a hollow hypodermic needle from the inside. Sniff the gas or fluid that comes out?
The tag is curious. Perhaps there is an element of the tire expelling gasses over time (or during construction), and that process is impeded by the tag.
Alien Impregnation?
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Any chance you've had that blister since new, and just never noticed it?
If the cords are intact, then it is probably OK to ride, at least on the rear tire.
I'm with @ThermionicScott . I might pop it, even just for curiosity. Possibly a hollow hypodermic needle from the inside. Sniff the gas or fluid that comes out?
The tag is curious. Perhaps there is an element of the tire expelling gasses over time (or during construction), and that process is impeded by the tag.
Alien Impregnation?
If the cords are intact, then it is probably OK to ride, at least on the rear tire.
I'm with @ThermionicScott . I might pop it, even just for curiosity. Possibly a hollow hypodermic needle from the inside. Sniff the gas or fluid that comes out?
The tag is curious. Perhaps there is an element of the tire expelling gasses over time (or during construction), and that process is impeded by the tag.
Alien Impregnation?