OMG, What the HECK is That?????????????

Alupu · 08-16-2008, 02:01 PM

i saw this on another Diesel Forum

Bulges on Tire Sidewall

DON'T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOUR RIG

There are over (12) tire brands currently on RECALL that
your local Offroad 4WP Store and other Tire Companies have sold.

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Over 48,000 Pro Comp A/T LT265/75R16 are being recalled,
NHTSA Campaign ID number : 08T013000 (CLICK)
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Reasons:: A Bulge Can Occur in the Lower Sidewall on the
White Sidewall Which Indicates the Existence of a
Separation Between Two Lower Sidewall Components.

The Cooper Tire Co. manufactures just some of
the following 183,602 Units Affected on the RECALL List below,

Pro Comp Xtreme A/T
Cooper Discoverer S/T,
Dean Mud Terrain Radial SXT
Durango Radial XTR,
Mastercraft Courser C/T,
**** Cepek Radial F-C II,
Mesa C/T,
Tempra Trailcutter Radial RT.

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If this is your case, then the local 4 Wheel Parts Performance
Center is required by law to replace them ABSOLUTELY FOR FREE

No Additional Charges for Balance and Rotation, etc.,
as you already have payed for these services.

COOPER TIRE QUALITY
COOPER TIRE REPUTAION

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Furthermore, if the local Offroad 4WP Store has sold you any
Defective Automotive Parts, some of which may be:

Defective Lights,
Defective Wheels
Defective Tires,
Defective Shocks,
Defective Suspension Systems

Basically Any Automotive Equipment

and Fail to Refund or Exchange these products,
then you could file a complaint with (ALL) the following
agencies below that will assist you in obtaining a refund:

Complaint Agency 1
Complaint Agency 2
Complaint Agency 3
Complaint Agency 4
Complaint Agency 5
Complaint Agency 6

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Big Smith · 08-16-2008, 02:18 PM

How old is this recall?

**Johnasara** · 08-16-2008, 02:24 PM

The first pic looks like a honda Rim but the second is a trailblazer. I had a set of BFGs do that to me but the tire shop put 60psi in a passenger class tire (32psi)

Alupu · 08-16-2008, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Smith

How old is this recall?

2008

I will copy and paste for you, with ODI number

Report Date : August 16, 2008 at 08:43 PM
Search Type : TIRES
Brand Name : PRO-COMP
Tire Line : ALL TERRAIN
Results : 1 | All records displayed
Make : PRO-COMP Model : ALL TERRAIN
Build Dates : Information not Available
Manufacturer : PRO COMPETITION TIRE COMPANY Mfr's Report Date : MAR 27, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08T013000
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: TIRES:SIDEWALL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1206

Summary:
PRO COMP IS RECALLING 1,206 LOAD RANGE E TIRES, SIZE LT265/75R16, PRODUCED BETWEEN DECEMBER 2, 2007 AND JANUARY 12, 2008. THESE TIRES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 139, "NEW PNEUMATIC RADIAL TIRES FOR LIGHT VEHICLES." AFTER TESTING, A BULGE CAN OCCUR IN THE LOWER SIDEWALL ON THE WHITE SIDEWALL SIDE WHICH INDICATES THE EXISTENCE OF A SEPARATION BETWEEN TWO LOWER SIDEWALL COMPONENTS.

Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy:
PRO COMP IS WORKING WITH COOPER TIRE TO NOTIFY OWNERS. THE AFFECTED TIRES WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COOPER TIRE CUSTOMER RELATIONS TOLL-FREE AT 800-854-6288 OR PRO COMP AT 1-866-232-0665.

Notes:
PRO COMP'S RECALL NO. 150. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

duramax2be · 08-16-2008, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnasara

The first pic looks like a honda Rim but the second is a trailblazer. I had a set of BFGs do that to me but the tire shop put 60psi in a passenger class tire (32psi)

its a honda u can see half the H

Alupu · 08-16-2008, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duramax2be

its a honda u can see half the H

No, the tire is an example of what a bulge looks like.

I've neer seen them before

COOPER TIRE Quality and Reputation

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Angelic0- · 08-16-2008, 08:11 PM

i've seen these bulges appear after hitting curbs or stones...

Alupu · 08-16-2008, 10:03 PM

blackdeath · 08-17-2008, 10:37 AM

wow thats wicked ^^^^

**daddysLBZ** · 08-17-2008, 10:45 AM

I have seen the wires break on the sidewalls^^looks like that.The support is gone and all that's holdin is the rubber!!!

As stated above^Angelic1] this can happen from real bad potholes and rubbing curbs etc. In this case^^DAMN,,I would have to say=Faulty sidewall wires,then the tire swells,giving you a surprise at a untimely moment!!!