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My new tire has a dimple in the sidewall, an area that dents in. The tire store says it is not a problems should I be concerned?

April 26, 2017area concerned dents dimple problems sidewall store tire

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My new tire has a dimple in the sidewall, an area that dents in. The tire store says it is not a problems should I be concerned?

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Dents in the sidewall of new tires are sometimes called undulations. They occur where the plies are spliced together. Most experts agree they pose no danger to the tire and are cosmetic only. This is NOT the same as an area that dents outward and does represent a problem.