My lumpy car wheel.

MagicToaster

The side of my car got hit by another car right on the passenger's wheel. After getting it back from the mechanic, I noticed that my wheel is all lumpy. It has like 5 lumps, none of which actually make contact with the road. I was wondering, what would happen if I didn't replace the wheel. I mean, i've gotten those lumps before, but just one, never 5!

I don't really drive that much, just 5 miles every day during the week at a top speed of 45mph. The wheel is a year old.

eternalbl

If the tire has bulges the sidewall is messed up and worst case scenario the tire blows out.

Depending on your local laws, your vehicle could be considered unsafe and if you get pulled over might end up with you getting towed. Also, if you're in an accident because of that tire your insurance probably wouldn't cover it.

Anyways, is it the tire or the rim thats bent?

Wiley

Is it the actual wheel, or the tire? Wheels can sometimes be straightened. If you have bulges in the sidewall of a tire though it is only a matter of time until you have a blow out.

RUNN1NGMAN

By wheel, do you mean tire? If the sidewall of your tire is bubbled out in spots, there is a catastrophic blow-out in your future.

Wiley

Yeah, a blow out at 45 mph could very well cause an accident.

MagicToaster

Yep, it's the tire itself, not the rim. The lumps are on the sidewall. I figured as much, it's just that I've had to replace that tire so many times now, I'm getting sick of it. Guess I just needed to hear it from someone else.

Thanks dudes.

TexiKen

Get your tires aligned when you do get a new tire (or two new tires, just replace the front ones)

What year/make/model is the vehicle?

MagicToaster

It's a 2006 Suzuki Aerio.

TexiKen

If these were the original tires that could be a reason, usually stock tires on a car that is budget oriented aren't worthwhile.

You might also want to check to see if your shocks or struts are damaged in the front and were missed during repair. That could be adding to the problem.

MagicToaster

Nah, mechanically the car is fine. The mechanic I used is very good, and I also had to take it to be inspected at the Suzuki dealer afterwards. I asked them to check and they said everything was in order. It's just the lumpy tire which I'm gonna replace this week end.

Still, thanks for the advice, TexiKen.

mts

a lumoy tire means the tread is coming off the metal wire they use in the tire to add structure and support (don't know what its called). Essentailly the tire is now a time bomb so its a good thing you are geting it replaced.