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Old 08-10-2008, 03:03 AM
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Exclamation Sidewall Bulges of Death

I would like to apologize to the Administrator if this thread seems like the Cooper Tire thread. It contains updated information.

Bulges on Tire Sidewall




Don't Let This Happen To Your Truck




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




MUST SEE Cool Video Below:
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Over 48,000 Pro Comp A/T LT265/75R16 are being recalled,
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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,
Dick Cepek Radial F-C II,
Mesa C/T,
Tempra Trailcutter Radial RT.


If this is your case, then the local Offroad 4WP Store 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.


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

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

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




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FEEL FREE TO PASS THIS TORCH

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I had the same thing (minus the flipping over) to my General Grabber AT2's.
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Similar, but not near that bad on my Dunlop Radial Rover RVXT's
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Holy shizer!
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There's a picture out there of a Super Swamper with a blister at least 2x that big!
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That is usually cause by installation. If the mechanic rips the bead of the tire, air can get between the plys and the rubber causing that bulge.

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Originally Posted by JamesD
That is usually cause by installation. If the mechanic rips the bead of the tire, air can get between the plys and the rubber causing that bulge.

James
Agreed.
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This can also happen from hitting potholes or curbs at high speeds, called an impact break. They are usually smaller at first but can grow over time. They're also caused just by defects in the building of the specific tire. Most people don't realize how much can go wrong with their tires and how dangerous it can be.
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Originally Posted by tc
There's a picture out there of a Super Swamper with a blister at least 2x that big!
lol,

If mine were to be ever that big, I would just keep on driving it till i got pulled by a cop

"No officer, perfectly normal"


























Here's a LINK for Cooper Tire Reputation and quality
COOPER TIRE Quality and Reputation

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Originally Posted by tc
Similar, but not near that bad on my Dunlop Radial Rover RVXT's
Check this madness out................










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I spent 26 years in the tire business and can tell you , Generals were THE WORST tire I have ever seen , for sidewall/tread seperations . I bought a new S-10 in the early 90's and didnt even make it home , brand new General ,kaboom .
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Originally Posted by XJeepguy
I spent 26 years in the tire business and can tell you , Generals were THE WORST tire I have ever seen , for sidewall/tread seperations . I bought a new S-10 in the early 90's and didnt even make it home , brand new General ,kaboom .
there's already a part 2, china is selling tires here cheap
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Originally Posted by tc
Similar, but not near that bad on my Dunlop Radial Rover RVXT's
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so wait, are you saying that it's bad when a tire does that?
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wow that happen to my cooper discovery AT,2 years ago, now i use goodyear!
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So is the recall only for a specific store? I purchased my Dean Mud Terrains from Les Schwab. Guess I could call them or something...
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Contact ODI
(888) 327-4236
TTY: (800) 424-9153

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/index.cfm



http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/index.cfm

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register your tires!

as soon as I got home from having my ATR's installed, I went online and regestered them. they have a # like UT1YC8EXXXX. THATS THE NUMBER THEY WILL ASK FOR. this way they will notify you if there's a recall
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pretty cool huh?


I understand that Pro Comps will be MADE IN CHINA


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