Are these tyres safe for road/track use?
Are these tyres safe for road/track use?
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andrew186

Original Poster:

159 posts

187 months

Thursday 16th June 2011
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Just wondering if PH gurus can take a look at these pics and see if the tyre is usable?

Damage is in the inner wall of the tyre, occurred while removing alloys









It will be used as a track/road tyre on my GT-R

What do you guys reckon?

mmm-five

12,165 posts

308 months

Thursday 16th June 2011
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I wouldn't use them on track or road, as they've now become compromised.

It's you're life your risking, and you can do what you want, but think of the risk to other road/track users that might become part of your accident.

GreigM

6,740 posts

273 months

Thursday 16th June 2011
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you can see the cord, its damaged, I wouldnt use them

Mattt

16,664 posts

242 months

Thursday 16th June 2011
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If in any doubt, avoid.

wackojacko

8,581 posts

214 months

Thursday 16th June 2011
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Mattt said:
If in any doubt, avoid.
Agree'd.

silverthorn2151

6,360 posts

203 months

Thursday 16th June 2011
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To be frank, I can't believe the question is even being asked!

3wheels3

206 posts

243 months

Friday 17th June 2011
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Just been there with some tyres on mine although damage was when tyres were going on. First I knew was when it lost air c. 200miles later. Luckily was safe as realised something not right very early. Got others checked and a front also compremised. Fortunately garage were very nice and replaced both.

I would definately say bin, not safe.

3wheels3

206 posts

243 months

Friday 17th June 2011
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silverthorn2151 said:
To be frank, I can't believe the question is even being asked!
Just a stage of grieving process - denial! They know the answer really.

rallycross

13,698 posts

261 months

Friday 17th June 2011
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It's hard to see from the pics but if it's just the inner edge that sits flush against the inner edge of the wheel rim I would still use them on track.

teabagger

723 posts

221 months

Friday 17th June 2011
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They look wrecked. What size are the tyres?

I'll give you £40 for the set wink