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Tyre sidewall damage

  • 14-04-2018 12:31am
    #1
    cylor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 74 ✭✭


    Had a bit of a run-in with a curb today, and damaged the sidewall of a front tyre.

    Would appreciate any advice on whether the tyre needs replacing?

    Thanks in advance.

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Comments

  • #2
    Oops!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,280 ✭✭✭Oops!


    Yep, time for a new one.


  • #3
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,363 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Get rid of it, the wall has been weakened by the damage.


  • #4
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 84,761 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
    M


    Replace it, only serves a safe place on a wheelbarrow now.


  • #5
    i57dwun4yb1pt8
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,655 ✭✭✭i57dwun4yb1pt8


    looks like scuffing to me , are there actual cracks / gouges etc in the rubber ?


  • #6
    Del2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,102 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    DaDumTish wrote: »
    looks like scuffing to me , are there actual cracks / gouges etc in the rubber ?

    There's a bit of the sidewall hanging off, the tyre is only fit for the bin.


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  • #7
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    DaDumTish wrote: »
    looks like scuffing to me , are there actual cracks / gouges etc in the rubber ?

    The sidewall is torn and the impact was bad enough to damage the rim, that will have damaged the internal carcass of the tyre.
    Unsafe to drive on is my opinion.


  • #8
    cylor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 74 ✭✭cylor


    Thanks for all the feedback. Indeed, it's more than just a bit of scuffing, a little bit of the rubber is hanging off, although not very deep.

    Anyway, I'll get tyre replaced. Thanks again everyone.


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