Not a happy bunny :-(

[AdamMitch69]

ripped my sidewall reversing out of my drive

[cableguy]

A Smart Repairer should be able to sort the wheel and the tyre wall/rim protector doesn't look too bad from the pics. I'd get it checked by a good indy, preferably one that doesn't just want to sell you tyres for tyres sake...

C.

[AdamMitch69]

the wheels want re-furbing as all 4 are kerbed.
I have kind of resided myself that I'll need a new tyre and therefore need 2 as dont want to run different tread depths on the same axle.

[Druid]

cableguy said:

the tyre wall/rim protector doesn't look too bad from the pics. I'd get it checked by a good indy, preferably one that doesn't just want to sell you tyres for tyres sake...

C.

Erm.....no! Tyres keep you on the road, worth the risk?? Dont forget I might be coming the other way.

[Captain Beaky]

I'd replace that tyre, no question. Then lower the curbs near my drive.

[Escort2dr]

Definitely illegal and probably unsafe.

[BenGismo]

Unlucky mate! You must have caught that on something sharp though???? Curbs round here just rub mine. Ouch!

These things happen, Ive done it and I was having my wheels refurbed when we went to york. Lucky I had the smaller spare set

You could get an indy to look at it but Falken 225/45/ZR18's are about £90-100 each so, if it were me, id replace it straight away. If you really want to keep even tread on each side then replace both - you could always sell the other tyre on ebay if its got decent tread on it or save it as a spare. Not sure if the 350z's have a spare wheel??

I'd worry more about the wheel as a really good refurb on all 4 wheels is costly. Im skint now.

[AdamMitch69]

I got my wheels re-furbed and powder coated at The Wheel Specialist in Garforth last year for £200 which was great - but price now is £400 :-(

[David911RSR]

From my experience, the finish from these chaps does not last long!

[C2look]

Try Metal Magic in Barnsley for the wheels re-furbing. Up to 17" wheels are £35 inc Vat I have been reliably informed. 18" are £45 and so on.

Think they charge an extra £5 a wheel to remove the tyre and refit with a balance as well. Did my mates Lotus wheels and a look really good.

[cableguy]

Druid said:

cableguy said:

I'd get it checked by a good indy

C.

Erm.....no! Tyres keep you on the road, worth the risk?? Dont forget I might be coming the other way.

Did you miss this bit fella.

C.

[Druid]

cableguy said:

Druid said:

cableguy said:

I'd get it checked by a good indy

C.

Erm.....no! Tyres keep you on the road, worth the risk?? Dont forget I might be coming the other way.

Did you miss this bit fella.

C.

No