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Hot_Analyst7606 on February 18, 2026 8:25 am yes, you can change it! Seeing some cracks it should have many years and you don’t want your tire explose far from home
Wolfy35 on February 18, 2026 8:31 am Even without the bulge you should be able to see the cracks in the tyre where it is literally starting to fall apart New tyre was due some time ago judging by that photo
Fantastic_Inside4361 on February 18, 2026 8:41 am Straighten that rim and replace tyre. Whatever damaged your rim probably damages the tyre.
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yes, you can change it!
Seeing some cracks it should have many years and you don’t want your tire explose far from home
yes.
Even without the bulge you should be able to see the cracks in the tyre where it is literally starting to fall apart
New tyre was due some time ago judging by that photo
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Straighten that rim and replace tyre. Whatever damaged your rim probably damages the tyre.
New tyre