adammitch69 Posted May 16, 2010 Posted May 16, 2010 reversed over my marble edging running down my drive this afternoon and got a chunk taking out of my sidewall. so the million dollar question - do I need a new tyre?? ...and if I do should I replace the other on the same axle too - only done 7000miles and loads of tread left. Quote
mattbowey Posted May 16, 2010 Posted May 16, 2010 IMO you should get a new tyre, sure others more wise than myself will be along shortly. Quote
Zugara Posted May 16, 2010 Posted May 16, 2010 Personally bud, i would get it changed only cos i value my life moreso than a price of a tyre. As regard to the other side..... dont think you would need to replace it. Quote
mab1 Posted May 16, 2010 Posted May 16, 2010 No way would I drive on that tyre full stop. +1 Not worth the risk, especially on a high performance car. Quote
Harman350z Posted May 16, 2010 Posted May 16, 2010 WoooooooW Holy hand grenades!! Change it change it..! Quote
magic84 Posted May 16, 2010 Posted May 16, 2010 i'd change just that one unless the other is realy low. it's not worth the risk and could save you a blow out. i had one just like this on the van after i was kindly pushed off the road by a lorry . Quote
GT4 Zed Posted May 16, 2010 Posted May 16, 2010 No chance with sidewall damage. Its the most vunerable part of a tyre Change the other side if its <6mm( ie the difference should not exceed 2mm- new tyres are 8mm) may stretch to 5mm-5.5mm. If you buy two new ones then you have a spare for any eventuality Invest in alloygators or learn how to drive Quote
ChrisS Posted May 16, 2010 Posted May 16, 2010 Agree with the others. I would change both personaly. Also change the marble egdes of your drive for "Bullnose" edges. But you will have a spare if you change both tyres should it happen again.(sorry) Quote
Ruddles Posted May 16, 2010 Posted May 16, 2010 Definitely change it!!!! Got my tyres slashed a few years back because I parked in someone's 'personal place' and was told by 'the law' they would need replacing! Judging by your photo's, it's about the same depth, sorry to say!! Quote
rich5259 Posted May 16, 2010 Posted May 16, 2010 get the wheel off now and use the spare to drive to the tyre fitters. Don't even think of trying to use that. Quote
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