Posted: 9/12/2016 8:48:12 AM EDT
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if it wasnt for bad luck I would have no luck.
so yesterday I stopped at a Arby's to take a leak and snipped the edge of the curb when I pulled in. The damage to the wheel is pretty minor and is only about the size of a pea. but my tire's sidewall has a rip in it now. I drove it another 40 miles or so home with no air pressure leaks that I could detect. I actually just put air in the tires 2 hours before it happend. I know some about tires and im a car guy but im not sure if this warrants a tire replacement. im pretty OCD about my vehicle too. Whats everyone think - replace it or dont worry about it? 
I glued the flap back down with some tire glue 
I couldnt see any of the chords within the tear, I could actually see where the tear stopped. But I dont know if thats just the rim protector or if the structure of the tire is compromised now. |
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Maybe, maybe not. It could have damaged the sidewall cords even if they aren't exposed, or started a delamination of the sidewall. Keep an eye on it for bubbles/bulges... Quoted:
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If the cut didn't expose any cords, it's just cosmetic. Roll with it. Maybe, maybe not. It could have damaged the sidewall cords even if they aren't exposed, or started a delamination of the sidewall. Keep an eye on it for bubbles/bulges... seems like what I see online is about half the people say drive on it the other half say what RDTCU is saying I didnt see any chords exposed but at the same time I think to myself that part of the tire has to be weaker than the rest now. So how big of a bump or port hole will it have to be to blow the tire out. The cut would be the failure point im sure. I may just order a new tire and be done with it and not have to worry about it. the tires only have about 7-8k miles on them - my last set of the same tire lasted around 35-40k miles so they are fairly new. |