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Tire tread separation question #1690515 10/25/14 10:16 PM 10/25/14 10:16 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 208 Middleboro,MA J Jopar OP enthusiast
Jopar OP enthusiast J Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 208 Middleboro,MA	I noticed a vibration and want your opinion on potential cause. I have attached a picture and suspect the the tire is bad. Take a look and let me know your thoughts. It looks like the tread is starting to separate from the outer sidewall. 8311744-image.jpg (683 downloads)

Re: Tire tread separation question [Re: Jopar] #1690516 10/25/14 10:31 PM 10/25/14 10:31 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,825 Kirkland, Washington Pacnorthcuda Too Many Posts
Pacnorthcuda Too Many Posts Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,825 Kirkland, Washington	Good eye! I would watch that. If it gets worse do something about it. On the front that's a high stress area on the tire. Can you move it to the back?

Re: Tire tread separation question [Re: Jopar] #1690517 10/25/14 10:42 PM 10/25/14 10:42 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,825 Kirkland, Washington Pacnorthcuda Too Many Posts
Pacnorthcuda Too Many Posts Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,825 Kirkland, Washington	But I do not think that would cause any vibration, unless there is serious tread separation going on, which you could check by rotating the tire so the area is very close to the ground and inspect to see if there is odd movement (separation) from the belts of the tire.

Re: Tire tread separation question [Re: Jopar] #1690518 10/25/14 10:47 PM 10/25/14 10:47 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio Challenger 1 Too Many Posts
Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	Quote: I noticed a vibration and want your opinion on potential cause. I have attached a picture and suspect the the tire is bad. Take a look and let me know your thoughts. It looks like the tread is starting to separate from the outer sidewall. What's the date code on the side of the tire? Post it up here and we'll tell how old the tire is. I suspect that is your problem. Like you already know.

Re: Tire tread separation question [Re: Challenger 1] #1690519 10/25/14 11:50 PM 10/25/14 11:50 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 208 Middleboro,MA J Jopar OP enthusiast
Jopar OP enthusiast J Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 208 Middleboro,MA	UDN 127 I assume this means 12th week of 97. Time to replace...

Re: Tire tread separation question [Re: Jopar] #1690520 10/26/14 12:18 AM 10/26/14 12:18 AM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,167 Maryland GO_Fish master
GO_Fish master Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,167 Maryland	When the belt breaks, an "egg" can form that will thump. The tire is probably (very) near the end. Better to retire ( ) it now before it decides to take out a rim or fender (or worse). Scott B. "I'm a self-made man... I started with nothing, and I still have most of it!" 68 360 rusty B'cuda 'vert (GO Fish)13.59@ 98.72 mph 69 340 GTS stock 14.18@ 95.60 mph 01 5.9L Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 01 3.5L 300M 16.23@ 86.97 mph

Re: Tire tread separation question [Re: Jopar] #1690521 10/26/14 02:58 AM 10/26/14 02:58 AM
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 11,543 chicagoland,usa B buildanother I Live Here
buildanother I Live Here B Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 11,543 chicagoland,usa	Looks to me like the tire has been biting the fender lip possibly, causing the carnage. Vibration from elsewhere?

Re: Tire tread separation question [Re: buildanother] #1690522 10/26/14 05:58 AM 10/26/14 05:58 AM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,805 ky hills thehemikid top fuel
thehemikid top fuel Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,805 ky hills	Quote: Looks to me like the tire has been biting the fender lip possibly, causing the carnage. Vibration from elsewhere? Fender lip. X2

Re: Tire tread separation question [Re: thehemikid] #1690523 10/26/14 01:08 PM 10/26/14 01:08 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 208 Middleboro,MA J Jopar OP enthusiast
Jopar OP enthusiast J Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 208 Middleboro,MA	Verified this morning that the damage is about 2/3 the diameter of tire. Also confirmed that the fender lip is nowhere near damage. I think I am going with tire is bad.

Re: Tire tread separation question [Re: Jopar] #1690524 10/26/14 01:19 PM 10/26/14 01:19 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio Challenger 1 Too Many Posts
Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	When you go to take it off, jack it up to where it's just barely clearing the ground and spin the tire to if it's out of round.

Re: Tire tread separation question [Re: Jopar] #1690525 10/26/14 01:30 PM 10/26/14 01:30 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 18,582 Rust Belt, SW PA Silver70 I Live Here
Silver70 I Live Here Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 18,582 Rust Belt, SW PA	Looks like mentioned, it has rubbed somewhere at some point. It could have put a small slice in it then cracked and got bigger over time. It doesn't take much weight missing to cause a vibration, like it a 1/4 ounce wheel weight fell off... so it very well could be why your noticing it now. 68 Road Runner, 69 Belvedere, 71 Challenger Vert 340 barracuda, 01 Ram CTD, 95 Ram, 04 Ram, 85 Daytona turbo Z 66 GTO, 06 Magnum RT AWD. 07 Ram CTD, 07 Ram

Re: Tire tread separation question [Re: Silver70] #1690526 10/26/14 01:39 PM 10/26/14 01:39 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,976 Chilliwack B.C. Canada R RUNCHARGER I Live Here
RUNCHARGER I Live Here R Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,976 Chilliwack B.C. Canada	It looks like cuts to me (and I have to inspect tires daily). It's a moot point anyway those are too old to be driving on. Of course you want to know what it rubbed on before mounting new tires though, which I can understand. Sheldon

Re: Tire tread separation question [Re: RUNCHARGER] #1690527 10/26/14 04:25 PM 10/26/14 04:25 PM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,805 ky hills thehemikid top fuel
thehemikid top fuel Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,805 ky hills	Have you rotated tire lately, maybe it caught on the other lip?

Re: Tire tread separation question [Re: thehemikid] #1690528 10/26/14 08:30 PM 10/26/14 08:30 PM
Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 60 Maryland G gofastboater member
gofastboater member G Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 60 Maryland	If they are from '97 it's a NO-BRAINER. Replace them. Don't try to make excuses. Why take the chance. It's not worth the possible damage.

Re: Tire tread separation question [Re: gofastboater] #1690529 10/26/14 08:36 PM 10/26/14 08:36 PM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 11,836 Florida M mopar346 Let me tell ya about fat chicks!
mopar346 Let me tell ya about fat chicks! M Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 11,836 Florida	Tires are cheaper than paint and bodily harm. Replace them or stop driving the car especailly fast enough to feel a vibration. Careful, your character's showing!

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