Car Tyre Sidewall Damage Advice Plz...

[gullshark]

Now, normally I would say ANY sidewall damage to the tyre then it should be binned as it's not safe, however I just had an argument with a kerb and have taken a *small* chunk out of my passenger front. As you can see it's about the size/depth of a biro point and you can't see any cords underneath, is this tyre still safe to drive on if say I stuck the flap back down?

 

[Mutts Nuts]

Now, normally I would say ANY sidewall damage to the tyre then it should be binned as it's not safe, however I just had an argument with a kerb and have taken a *small* chunk out of my passenger front. As you can see it's about the size/depth of a biro point and you can't see any cords underneath, is this tyre still safe to drive on if say I stuck the flap back down?

Go for a spin on the A23 take it up to about 120mph brake hard down to a stop, if she doesnt blow should be fine

 

[dac1980]

There has been a change in MOT requirements of late to say if you have to pull the flap of the tyre to expose the chords and the cut is less than 25mm then it will pass the MOT so considering this is essentially a test for safety then your tyre should be ok.

(i accept no responsibility for loss or damage due to your tyre bursting lol )

 

[JJ McClure]

Shakes head and tuts. You're gonna need four new tyres plus balancing and tracking. It's gonna cost ya.

 

[dac1980]

Shakes head and tuts. You're gonna need four new tyres plus balancing and tracking. It's gonna cost ya.

Don't forget the brake pads that are down to metal and the leaking shocks (after they have sprayed wd40 all over them)

 

[gullshark]

And the exhaust...

 

[Birdie Boy]

Screw it back down, you should be fine!

 

[drew]

Shakes head and tuts. You're gonna need four new tyres plus balancing and tracking. It's gonna cost ya.

Why 4 new tyres?

 

[Mackenzie]

Just turn the radio up. it'll be fine

 

[tubaman]

There has been a change in MOT requirements of late to say if you have to pull the flap of the tyre to expose the chords and the cut is less than 25mm then it will pass the MOT so considering this is essentially a test for safety then your tyre should be ok.

(i accept no responsibility for loss or damage due to your tyre bursting lol )

Thats been the law since the Construction and Use Regs 1986

 

[Mutts Nuts]

Why 4 new tyres?

He forgot to mention the spare you are right, 5 new tyres

 

[upthealbion1970]

So long as the cords are not exposed you should be ok, don't glue the flap back down unless you are using rubber cement. Keep an eye on the damage to make sure a carbuncle (bulge) doesn't appear in the coming weeks due to separation internally, if one does appear get the spare on straight away.