Originally Posted by
Doug5150
The tire is ruined and should be returned.
Preferably all the way to the manufacturer, since the overprinting indicates that it got out of the factory that way.
You might contact the manufacturer by email as they may prefer you to mail it back to them directly. There is a lower chance of it getting lost in transit if it gets sent back to them in one step.
This is unnecessary, and probably more expensive than the simpler solution of returning it to the point of purchase, especially if was a dealer vs. on-line purchase.
In any case, while I believe the tire is probably fine, the Op is entitled to a "perfect" tire, rather than a blemished one. He can seek a replacement or refund. If bought online, the seller might offer a $$$ concession reflecting the round trip costs of a return and replacement (I used this tool many times to mutual advantage with clients). If th concession is decent, the OP should take it, unless he's OCD and wants a tire that looks perfect.