If there's a bulge forming on the side of the tire then it's definitely damaged or defective. Hit any big bumps lately? Also, can't tell for sure, but it looks like that tire might be wearing unevenly... looks like the edge is close to the wear indicators while the center looks better.
I think mr_et2 has a good eye to spot the uneven wear, though the pic doesn't show us a lot. That however is irrelevant to the missing chunk and the bulge. I'm guessing you hit something like a sharp pointed rock that ripped off some rubber and did internal damage to the tire.
I wouldn't trust it. Get to a shop ASAP. Until you do, take it slow and avoid rocky roads.
thanks everyone. i took it to the shop and they plugged/patched it up. guess this was the second plug/patch in the same spot and said if it loses air again we'll have to get a new tire.
They patched the same place twice?!?!?! That seems risky to me, but they were actually looking at it.
FYI, DiscountTire (post #4 in this thread) is a site supporter so it is nice to send business their way when you can.
I purchased used tires before, back when I was broke. There's a local tire shop near me that only sells used tires. I know quite a few people that have purchased tires from them and were very happy. Personally I feel that it's kind of a crap-shoot. You could luck out and get a good deal or you could end up with junk and waste your $$$.
After a closer look at you picture, it seems the tread is separating near the repair (the bulge towards the shoulder). If that's the case the tire will need to be replaced.
I bought a set of used tires from another member on this site. He'd sold his Patriot and didn't need the extra set. They were excellent and came at a bargain. Arguably the best set of tires I've ever had.
I also got a used set that were impossible to balance. May have been slipped belts. I got them cheap and I got what I paid for.
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