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Should I get a new tire?

  • 11-04-2010 4:05pm
    #1
    af_thefragile
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,171 ✭✭✭


    Well, today I sorta managed to hit the curb (long story) and then I noticed a few cuts on the tire side wall where it took the hit.
    Its not deep, its fairly superficial. The tire is also new, just got it a month ago.
    Though there are a few cracks where the tire took the hit. But they're all very superficial. Like say if you peel out the bit that got cut, its less than a millimeter deep.

    So is the tire still fine or would I need to get it replaced?


Comments

  • #2
    Gary ITR
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,801 ✭✭✭✭Gary ITR


    usually any sidewall damage means replace the tyre but you should really let somebody take a good look at it. One of the tyre centres will be able to tell you if you need to replace it


  • #3
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    If it is only a mm or 2 deep then it should be ok although if it was me I'd have it removed and inspect the inside for damage. Any impact like that can damage the structure of the tyre.

    You'll also fail the NCT if there is any cut in the tyre regardless of how deep it is.


  • #4
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,297 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    If in doubt then replace it. With sidewall damage I would not take the increased chance of a blowout for the price of a new tyre.


  • #5
    sundodger5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,176 ✭✭✭sundodger5


    If the tyre has not bulged and the cuts do not expose the cords of the tyre then it is most likely ok.
    Take it to an honest tyre place for an opinion as i no one can say for sure without seeing the tyre.


  • #6
    EPM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,822 ✭✭✭✭EPM


    Swap it for the spare and bring it for inspection. Personally I wouldn't take the chance


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  • #7
    ninty9er
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,366 ✭✭✭ninty9er


    Take it to an independent tyre centre...not an Advance Rip Stop anyway.


  • #8
    af_thefragile
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,171 ✭✭✭af_thefragile


    ninty9er wrote: »
    Take it to an independent tyre centre...not an Advance Rip Stop anyway.
    I got the tyres from Advance Pitstop...

    Do anyone of ye know a good independent tyre center I can take it to get it checked?


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