Tire wall damage

[UrBaN963]

So I just noticed this.

Not sure when it happened but I guess I must have hit a pothole or something.

Obviously this isn’t ideal, but what’s the verdict here? Immediate replacement? I don’t really have the money for an immediate replacement if I can avoid itX but obviously I don’t want to risk safety.

 

[Sinbad]

I'd replace that.

 

[Pineapple Smurf]

i would also replace it, it's cheaper than a night in hospital Not to mention your excess to insurance company after your crash. Let's hope no lives are lost either, coz court time is also expensive in the end.

 

[Kloofvreter]

Years ago you could still get an innertube put in, but not sure if you still can, especially with low profile tyres.

 

[UrBaN963]

Bleh. They have about 10,000kms on them, they’re practically brand new

 

[scudsucker]

I'd cut it into a tyre swing and give it to a kid.

That's the only damage to a sidewall I'd consider safe.

 

[UrBaN963]

I'd cut it into a tyre swing and give it to a kid.

That's the only damage to a sidewall I'd consider.

Could I use the kid to plug the hole? Is this a mutually beneficial setup?

 

[T-Man]

Bleh. They have about 10,000kms on them, they’re practically brand new

10 000 k for a 2 year old tyre? You don't drive much.

 

[UrBaN963]

10 000 k for a 2 year old tyre? You don't drive much.

I got the car a year ago and they were brand new.

 

[Stokstert]

Yeah and get valve caps while you are at it.

 

[genetic]

Yeah and get valve caps while you are at it.

This. Look after your tyres.

 

[smkungfu]

Got rid of my low profiles. Best decision I've ever made.

 

[bromster]

If you want to continue to use it, you must assume that it could blowout at any time. A blowout at 60km/h is probably manageable. Any faster and you run the risk of killing yourself and others.

Replace it

 

[UrBaN963]

Thanks for the advice guys.

If any of you wake up with a wheel missing - wasn’t me.

I’m getting it replaced in the morning.