Is it possible to drive with a bulge?

The application of a radial carcass in a tire was a real revolution in the tire industry. A more stable contact patch, a high level of comfort and handling, and the tire's ability to expend less energy to overcome rolling resistance. All this has brought tires to a fundamentally new level. But you have to pay for everything. It's worth noting that the flip side of the coin was a decrease in tire durability. Yes, the advantages clearly outweighed this disadvantage, but it's worth acknowledging the fact that the strength of the sidewalls has decreased due to the reduction in the thickness of the tire's sidewall.

The term "bulge" or "bump" has become firmly established in the terminology of car owners. This damage occurs as a result of the carcass threads being broken on the sidewall due to it being pinched between the rim and a road obstacle. It is very important to note that in the vast majority of cases, the tire that received this damage was operated with a pressure reduced relative to the norm.

Is it possible to operate a tire with this damage? There are many tips on this topic on the internet. From accurately counting the number of broken threads to installing an inner tube and then moving the tire to the rear axle. None of the above is recommended.

First of all, it's worth noting that damage to the carcass is a reduction in the tire's load-carrying capacity in any case. How much depends on the degree of damage. There's no need to bother evaluating how serious it is. If the carcass threads are damaged, it's serious. The force uniformity of the carcass should be restored by repairing the damage with specialists. Moreover, it's worth remembering that some areas of the sidewall are non-repairable.

Remember, you shouldn't try to fix this problem yourself. Installing an inner tube will not make you safe, even if the bulge on the sidewall appears smaller visually. With any tire damage, contact specialists.