Tire bulge on tire side wall.

[Perdido214]

Warranty doesn’t include road hazards that’s why. Not to mention oem tires carry no warranty from the manufacturer

The ford tech told me they have 12k mile warranty. Yeah I don’t know how a pot hole would do that on a relatively new “off road” tire.

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[WhiskeyCity]

I have the same problem but I just can't see my feet, should be fine do drive.

Same here, Cobrafang, same here.

 

[AMTRV]

Just go to a Goodyear store.....they will replace it unless they determine it was road hazard.

 

[flip]

Most of the time we see that when it hits a curb or parking block harder than normal. Sometimes you can see a mark or scuff across the tread.

From the warranty and policy manual...

That said, the process is basically to install a new tire, fill out a tire warranty claim form and send back to the manufacturer (Goodyear). They inspect it and make the final determination on coverage. If you really wanted to push it, pay to have a new tire installed and to have it shipped to Goodyear. Worst thing that could happen is they deny the claim and you're out shipping. Best case is they cover it and the dealer can reimburse you for at least the majority of the repair.

Just looking at the picture, my initial impression is the bulge was likely due to some sort of impact. Pothole with a sharp lip could do it.

 

[RubyRedGT]

In 2015 all 4 factory Pirelli tires on my new Mustang GT developed multiple bulges within 3000 miles. Ford defaulted to the tire manufacturer but Pirelli’s warranty (prorating) is the worst. Bought a set of Michelins and the best my Ford dealer could do was to match the best available online price.

 

[Perdido214]

Most of the time we see that when it hits a curb or parking block harder than normal. Sometimes you can see a mark or scuff across the tread.

From the warranty and policy manual...

That said, the process is basically to install a new tire, fill out a tire warranty claim form and send back to the manufacturer (Goodyear). They inspect it and make the final determination on coverage. If you really wanted to push it, pay to have a new tire installed and to have it shipped to Goodyear. Worst thing that could happen is they deny the claim and you're out shipping. Best case is they cover it and the dealer can reimburse you for at least the majority of the repair.

Just looking at the picture, my initial impression is the bulge was likely due to some sort of impact. Pothole with a sharp lip could do it.

Thanks, this was helpful. I might just try to use my ford points for it. Hopefully I can use that.

 

[Perdido214]

In 2015 all 4 factory Pirelli tires on my new Mustang GT developed multiple bulges within 3000 miles. Ford defaulted to the tire manufacturer but Pirelli’s warranty (prorating) is the worst. Bought a set of Michelins and the best my Ford dealer could do was to match the best available online price.

Thanks. Sucks they have to make it so hard but I get it on their side. The bronco is supposed to be able to do Baja in these tires, but gets damaged on a paved road. It’s ridiculous.

 

[rguest3]

Have you replaced that tire with the Spare yet? Bad tire, and it should be replaced and hopefully some type of refund.

39? Too much tire pressure for such a light vehicle. Unless you are maxed out weight wise.

What's the Max pressure (Fully Loaded) on the Sasquatch Tire?

 

[604Bronco]

My wife's Rav4 got a screw stuck in the tire with only 500 km on the odometer since buying it. Toyota was great - They replaced the tire with a brand new one and we didn't have to pay a dime. I'm surprised Ford wouldn't work with you on this one.

Regardless, that should be replaced ASAP.

 

[Beach_Bum]

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[Razorbak86]

Warranty doesn’t include road hazards that’s why. Not to mention oem tires carry no warranty from the manufacturer

The tire carries a warranty from Goodyear, the tire manufacturer.

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@618TRVLWILD (forum tire nerd and travel savant)

 

[John Bronco_ I am here]

I guess many here are to young to remember the Ford explorer Firestone fiasco.

My guess from the pics is a manufacturing defect.

 

[BigFootie]

More than likely a pothole. Cords could have separated from a defect but will be tough getting someone to take the time to prove. The easy answer is you hit a pothole or curb and it is not covered. Most would not use this specific tire in Baja and if so, carry several spares. These are not really heavy duty tires. They were chosen for weight over utility.

 

[HBTFD]

The bulge is the sidewall joint separating. Same thing can happen when a belt joint fails, the tire becomes egg shaped or has a bulge. Based on no visible damage to the tire the joint was probably weak due to poor alignment on the tire building machine. I would push it, if a Goodyear engineer cuts that tire open it will be obvious.

 

[KABQ]

Have you replaced that tire with the Spare yet? Bad tire, and it should be replaced and hopefully some type of refund.

39? Too much tire pressure for such a light vehicle. Unless you are maxed out weight wise.

What's the Max pressure (Fully Loaded) on the Sasquatch Tire?

35 psi at max load rating on sidewall, 39 psi recommended from Ford.

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