Bubbles on the tire: why do they appear?

Blisters are mainly caused by impacts against potholes or curbs.

These impacts cause cracks in the metallic mesh, causing the air to press the rubber out, thus forming this projection.

Another situation in which bubbles can arise is in the process of mounting tires on wheels, when the beads for some reason are damaged.

These bubbles can appear inside or outside and significantly compromise the safety and stability of the vehicle.

Can blisters appear on new tires?
Yes! Bubbles are generated for external reasons, so everything will depend on how the driver drives the vehicle.
and the impacts the tires are subjected to.

Does high speed influence the appearance of bubbles?
No. Often the opposite happens. In many cases, blisters appear with the vehicle driven at 40 km/h.

How to identify if the tire has bubbles?
The bubbles on the outside are easy to spot visually. Already in motion, the tire with a shuddering bubble, in addition to making an unusual noise.

Is a blistered tire repairable?
The ideal is to change the tire as soon as possible for a new one. With the appearance of the bubble, the inner metallic mesh of the tire is damaged, and there is no repair for this situation.

What are the risks of bubbles in the tires?
A tire with bubbles loses resistance, overloads the tread, leaving the steering unstable and has many chances of bursting and consequently causing serious accidents.

How to avoid bubbles?

• Make the correct calibration of the tires according to the manufacturer’s recommendation.
• Avoid tire contact with the curb, holes and other impacts.
• Change tires only with qualified professionals.

Important
Blisters are not caused by manufacturing or construction issues with the tyres.