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Is this tyre dangerous?

  • 08-02-2014 7:15am
    #1
    FURET
    Closed Accounts Posts: 685 ✭✭✭


    I noticed a small gauge in one of my tyres this morning. I went to a nearby Michelin but the maintenance guys there said it's nothing to worry about. I'm a bit unconvinced and would like other opinions.


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  • #2
    Ionised
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,568 ✭✭✭Ionised


    TBH I'd be more concerned about the cracking on the sidewall of the tyre. It indicates that tyre is old.

    If I had one in that condition I would be changing it.


  • #3
    650Ginge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 900 ✭✭✭650Ginge


    FURET wrote: »
    I noticed a small gauge in one of my tyres this morning. I went to a nearby Michelin but the maintenance guys there said it's nothing to worry about. I'm a bit unconvinced and would like other opinions.

    Check the age of your tyres. It is stamped on the side wall.

    As for the other mark I can't see too well maybe because I am using a phone.


  • #4
    keithclancy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,208 ✭✭✭keithclancy


    Tyre looks really old... get a new set.


  • #5
    lollsangel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 473 ✭✭lollsangel


    Op ifin doubt change them, remember they are the only thing connecting you to the road


  • #6
    Greyfoot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 566 ✭✭✭Greyfoot


    They don`t look that bad though but that size comes cheap enough. Change both on the same axle.


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  • #7
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,479 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Imo the chunk in the wall has or will compromise the strength of the tyre wall meaning it will be more at risk of a blow out. If it were my tyre on my car I'd be shot of it.


  • #8
    dharn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,574 ✭✭✭dharn


    Looks very perished, id get rid of it


  • #9
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,219 ✭✭✭✭biko


    A gash in a sidewall is a risk.
    Swap over and use it as spare tyre instead.


  • #10
    corkgsxr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,404 ✭✭✭corkgsxr


    If it was a 8ply van tire id be its grand. On a car that would make me nervous


  • #11
    FURET
    Closed Accounts Posts: 685 ✭✭✭FURET


    Thanks all, I changed the four tyres.


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  • #12
    RustyNut
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,430 ✭✭✭RustyNut


    FURET wrote: »
    Thanks all, I changed the four tyres.

    Good idea. If a tyre gets a bang hard enough to knock a lump out of it there is more than a good chance damage has also been done to the tyre structure that is not visible. Never a chance I would take.


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