Walt White Coupe

Tire is a front 245/35ZR-19 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 non-runflat with 8,000 miles and 7/32" tread. Replace?
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bigsapper

Absolutely. Continuous load will eventually cause that to blow out. BTDT.

NSC5

I would for safety since that took a pretty big hit to the sidewall and the rim also needs to be checked to see if it is now out of round. If I was a teenager I wouldn't think twice about continuing to drive on it but now I value safety and convenience over the price of a tire.

rothchilds

I had the exact same thing happen to me last year. I replaced

Foosh

Yes, absolutely replace it.

P.S. you may not be able to find another PS A/S3, since it's been replaced by the PS AS3+, which has a totally different tread design.

Walt White Coupe

I was afraid of that but TireRack has some left at a discounted price of $187 because it's discontinued. Already ordered and had it shaved to 8/32s.

AORoads

yes, oops, didn't see your last post. glad you did the purchase.

TEXHAWK0

I am surprised it did that much damage to the tire without bending the wheel....Did you have it checked?

Walt White Coupe

Will update when I get the tire replaced.

Eppieguy

100% replace, never risk playing with your, your families or other people's life's over damaged tire.

nytrorcr

I would replace it ASAP

dbaker

Yep....replace.

Never put your/family life on the line for a few bucks.

When in doubt...change it out.

\db2

Maxpowers

Does Tire Rack shave tires?

JerryU

Definitely needs to be replaced.

Some info for new Vette owners, especially Grand Sport an Z06.

Just got my Grand Sport and went to Discount Tire and bought a tire warranty. $260. Now if I get more than one flat (only one repair allowed per tire by Michelin) or if is near the side wall I get a new tire! They will also repair flats free. Not cheap or easy to repair flats with those low profile, wide run flats.

No problem with the fact that the tires came with the car. Much cheaper than the GM ~$1400 for tire/wheel "insurance." If I mess up a wheel, my fault, I'll pay but can't do anything about picking up nails!

Foosh

Just FYI, free tire hazard insurance comes with a Tire Rack purchase as well. It's the same deal as described above, free repairs and replacement if it's not repairable.

brooklync5

Replace

bigsapper

Aren't the original factory tires warrantied? Why would you buy additional?

Foosh

They are not warrantied against road hazards, just manufacturing defects. Moreover, the OP's tires are not OEM. He replaced those w/ the PS A/S3.

However, you do raise an interesting point. All new tires are warrantied against defects by the manufacturer. Generally, a bubble in the sidewall is considered a manufacturing defect.

Walt White Coupe

Yes.

B&BVettes

What'a your price level for safety? Absolutely replace!