Tire Dimple???
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Tire Dimple??? - 9/2/2008 8:50:40 AM
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chvygirl84
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Hello all,
I noticed last weekend a tire dimple on both front tires on the side wall, NOT the tread and I have a VERY small leak (well, big enough that i have to re-fill with air every 2-3 days). I just have a couple of questions about this - first, what causes the diples?
second, do I need new tires, or is there some way to fix it?
and last, How long and at what speeds can i drive, safely that is?
Thax all :)
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RE: Tire Dimple??? - 9/2/2008 8:55:44 AM
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swartlkk
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Is this "dimple" only at one location on the sidewall of the tire? Does it seem to extend from the rim to the tread? If so, then it is likely where the cords overlap inside the tire. I have had many tires which had a visible indentation simply due to tire construction.
As far as your leak, you should get that looked at. Running tires improperly inflated could cause them to blow out unexpectedly.
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RE: Tire Dimple??? - 9/2/2008 9:01:42 AM
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chvygirl84
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The dimple, or ripple is along the sidewall (horizontally) and is about the size of a finger (maybe a bit smaller) - it''s weird that it''s on both front tires, but not rear. I have "General" tires all around and haven''t changed since I''ve owned (Dec. 07). I am planing to get 2 used tires soon (maybe a week?) but am sort of scared to drive on these in the meantime.
I just noticed it too so I have no idea how long it''s been there. Also, about a week or so ago I noticed the truck starting to pull very badly and shake in excess of 55 MPH - related possibly???
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RE: Tire Dimple??? - 9/2/2008 9:08:20 AM
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swartlkk
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Well, since horizontal changes as the tire rotates, if you had to choose, which statement matches the "ripple" you are seeing? Does it go from the tread to the rim or does it run along the sidewall in a circle?
A slight indentation where the layers of the tire overlap is generally ok, but if the layers have started to separate, it would cause a vibration.
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RE: Tire Dimple??? - 9/2/2008 9:16:22 AM
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chvygirl84
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Sorry - it def. runs along the sidewall in a circle. I cannot tell if it''s started to seperate - no cracks or anything, but I do have a leak, so it''s possible. The tire was patched about a month ago due to me running over a nail. Perhaps it just needs another patch.
I''m going to try and make it for another week then get a good set of used tires ot put on there. Thanks for all your help Kyle!
I hope you are right!! 
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