…Occasionally a defect in the tire can cause the bubble. Determining the cause is fairly simple. Inspect the outside of the tire for obvious cuts or bruises. When the tire is removed for replacement: * Mark the area where the bubble is (it will deflate when the tire is deflated.) * Inspect the bead…
…on-vehicle service, prolonged driving on overloaded/underinflated tires or a road hazard are the most likely causes. However it may take weeks or months after an impact for a separation/bubble to appear as the damaged or bruised area continues to weaken. Unfortunately the time differential between…
…causes and conditions beyond the tire manufacturer's control, such as road hazards. Tire Rack's Tire Road Hazard Program Tire Rack's Tire Road Hazard Program Road hazard damage is damage that occurs when a tire fails as a result of a puncture, bruise or break incurred during the course…
…and bruises) or impact damage caused by potholes, curbs or other objects in the road are an undesirable part of driving, the tire damage they inflict is not within the control of the tire manufacturer and is not typically covered by their limited tire warranties. Regardless of its quality, no tire…
…we've never thought about throwing them out of an airplane. Then again, we may never have had a tire as tough as the new BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2. BFGoodrich has taken a great tire and made it better. During the design process, BFGoodrich focused on three key areas: toughness, treadlife…
…means that a shock absorber helps your tires stay in contact with the road's surface. The slightest bit of wear can affect ride quality, handling and balance when the vehicle is in motion. Further translation: It gives you a bumpy ride and, quite possibly, a bruised tailbone. (Suspension Basics) So,…
…sidewalls help control sway for enhanced towing stability and they offer more bruise resistance than typical passenger tires. These heavy-duty, special purpose trailer tires are not meant for use on cars or trucks. Tires in this performance category are not UTQG rated. Goodyear's Marathon Radial…
…payloads. Their stiffer sidewalls help control sway for enhanced towing stability and they offer more bruise resistance than typical passenger tires. These heavy-duty, special purpose trailer tires are not meant for use on cars or trucks. Advanced Sorting Clear Apply weighting to categories…
…payloads. Their stiffer sidewalls help control sway for enhanced towing stability and they offer more bruise resistance than typical passenger tires. These heavy-duty, special purpose trailer tires are not meant for use on cars or trucks. Advanced Sorting Clear Apply weighting to categories…
…Their stiffer sidewalls help control sway for enhanced towing stability and they offer more bruise resistance than typical passenger tires. The Marathon Radial is Goodyear's special purpose trailer tire designed specifically for use on travel trailers, pop-up campers, boat trailers and fifth wheel…
…whichever occurs first ("Benefit Period"). When an Eligible Tire is replaced, the Protection Benefits for that Eligible Tire end. WHAT IS ROAD HAZARD DAMAGE? Road hazard damage occurs when a tire fails as a result of a puncture, bruise, or impact break incurred during the course of normal driving…
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