Looks like a bubble on the sidewall

[khara]

I was cleaning my wheels and noticed a small bubble looking thing on the sidewall of my tire. I know that it's not very good, but what caused it and can I still drive on the tire? The tread is fine and not damaged at all and the wheel is fine.

[Daved]

Very likely you hit a pothole.

The tire needs to be replaced.

[Zaf///Mroadster]

usually cuz you hit a good size pothole pr pump when driving at a highway or somthing. you can still drive the car the tire isn't damaged. sometimes the bubble will go away sometimes it won't. no biggie

[khara]

Well the reason I'm asking is because the tire is a good amount of money and still has like 95% tread. If it's not going to go flying off on me or damage anything then I'll just wait to get it replaced (like when I get my tax refund) but if it was like an emergency type thing I was going to get it fixed right away.

[Hathaway]

Your tire is damaged, it should be replaced. Some people drive on tires like that for long periods of time with no problem, but its really just a ticking time bomb and your tire could let go at any time.

[khara]

Yeah, I was afraid of that :( I guess it's better to replace it nowish than laterish :stickoutt

[Daved]

sometimes the bubble will go away
:confused

Please explain me how that can happen...

[Calypsocoupe96]

You should be covered by some type of road hazard or warranty from the manufacturer/dealer with the small amount of tread wear you have.