with that a patch on the inside.
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If the damage is down to the cords there is an issue. If it isn't down to the cords it isn't a big deal. Water or other contaminants won't get into the steel belt cords or the bead area. The rubber itself doesn't provide any real structure, the cords do that.
The tire is also a run flat so the question is so what if it suddenly popped. Nothing would happen except you would get a flat tire warning on the dash. If you are doing 150 when it happens you can drive the car back to the pits at a slower speed and if necessary drive the car home.
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The tire is also a run flat so the question is so what if it suddenly popped. Nothing would happen except you would get a flat tire warning on the dash. If you are doing 150 when it happens you can drive the car back to the pits at a slower speed and if necessary drive the car home.
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I would replace it if it were on my car. While it may last for quite a while, I prefer my tires to be in top shape at all times.
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^^ Yes, those four little contact points that keep the car in touch with terra firma, kinda important to me. I must be afraid of my shadow but I'm wise enough to know the difference between a shadow and a pit.
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Perhaps only the two on that end, especially if in the front! I never let them go to the minimum tread depth! Hydroplaning is more likely with less tread! One spin and hitting anything not worth the cost of two tires!
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FWIW...each "cut" is unique to every tire.
I had a similar cut in a Benz from a sharp curb that I did not replace (until the tire wore out) and had no issues. Yet, I did not corner at 1.0 G or go over 125 mph.
With that said, many good comments above and:
1) I am swayed by if the cut is not to deep or into the cords, it may be cosmetic.
2) If you drive the car "hard" I would then replace.
Race track day doughnuts and smoky burnouts pictures with the old tires may lessen any replacement cost regrets.
Good luck in your decision.
I had a similar cut in a Benz from a sharp curb that I did not replace (until the tire wore out) and had no issues. Yet, I did not corner at 1.0 G or go over 125 mph.
With that said, many good comments above and:
1) I am swayed by if the cut is not to deep or into the cords, it may be cosmetic.
2) If you drive the car "hard" I would then replace.
Race track day doughnuts and smoky burnouts pictures with the old tires may lessen any replacement cost regrets.
Good luck in your decision.
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Update: I got the wheel repaired, and took the car to two different tire shops. Both said it is not an issue because there is no cord showing, as well as the fact that it is in a section of the tire with extra rubber to hopefully prevent wheel rash.
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A friend of mine had a blowout at speed, rolled his car and totaled it. He suffered a spiral fracture of his thigh bone. It got infected, they had to shorten his leg over an inch. He was out of work so long he lost his job. As part of the accident investigation they traced the blowout to a small defect at the rim. Get this, he was on his way home from putting a brand new set of tires on the car. So if you want to risk it - go ahead.
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Didn't someone here say that exact same thing. Watch out for those shadows, one might get you when you're not watching.
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Don't take a chance with your life or others. That will be the weak spot in the tire and any extra stress from cornering will cause a rather sudden failure. As they are run flats you may not have an accident of serious failure but if it were m car I would replace the rears. About $800 at Discount Tire installed so not a bad cost for a little piece of mind.
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No what I said was the blowout was traced back to a defect (which can also happen with new tires). Are the people who say its okay willing to guarantee this or bet their own lives on it? You choose.
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There’s a big difference between being scared and foolish. Also being cheap and foolish can only lead to disaster. From home to the Tire shop would be about as far as I’d drive on a Tire with sidewall damage. There’s a reason tire shops won’t repair sidewall damage. Instead of asking us why don’t you take it to the tire shop and have them give you a professional opinion. Good luck but more importantly be safe. Jer
