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To confirm this condition, look for any scrapes or scratches at or near the bulge, a bent rim flange, or a pinched/cut inner liner.

NOTE

The above condition should not be confused with sidewall indentations.

3.

RUN FLAT

Another example of a road hazard occurs when a tire is grossly under-inflated. This causes the tire to overheat and eventually deteriorate into a run flat
condition.

Prevention:

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Maintain proper inflation pressure Avoid sudden air loss

4.

SIDEWALL CHUNKING

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