Would you replace this?
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Saab 9-3 2003+?
Just a guess from the wheels. If so, they can be a bit fussy with tyre balancing and that will now be a touch out. You may get a wobble at a certain speed. I had that on some Nexens and it went away when they were replaced.
As for the condition of the tyre, I would replace it and the one on the other side so they match unless they are 6mm+ left. I never mess with tyres having had a blow out at 90mph years ago.
Just a guess from the wheels. If so, they can be a bit fussy with tyre balancing and that will now be a touch out. You may get a wobble at a certain speed. I had that on some Nexens and it went away when they were replaced.
As for the condition of the tyre, I would replace it and the one on the other side so they match unless they are 6mm+ left. I never mess with tyres having had a blow out at 90mph years ago.
The responsible answer is that yes, I would replace it.
Would I really, though? I’m not so sure. For me it would depend largely on what I use the car for. Pottering about at normal speeds, it will “probably” be fine for the remainder of its service life. But tearing down a runway at 140 knots for three hours at a time...probably not a gamble I’d be comfortable making.
Would I really, though? I’m not so sure. For me it would depend largely on what I use the car for. Pottering about at normal speeds, it will “probably” be fine for the remainder of its service life. But tearing down a runway at 140 knots for three hours at a time...probably not a gamble I’d be comfortable making.
TwyRob said:
Saab 9-3 2003+?
Just a guess from the wheels. If so, they can be a bit fussy with tyre balancing and that will now be a touch out. You may get a wobble at a certain speed. I had that on some Nexens and it went away when they were replaced.
As for the condition of the tyre, I would replace it and the one on the other side so they match unless they are 6mm+ left. I never mess with tyres having had a blow out at 90mph years ago.
It’s a 9-3 2003 yes. Just a guess from the wheels. If so, they can be a bit fussy with tyre balancing and that will now be a touch out. You may get a wobble at a certain speed. I had that on some Nexens and it went away when they were replaced.
As for the condition of the tyre, I would replace it and the one on the other side so they match unless they are 6mm+ left. I never mess with tyres having had a blow out at 90mph years ago.
It has good tread on it just this chunk out of it.
I thought something was wrong car was pulling ever so slightly left. Didn’t check it until I got home and seen this tyre on.
I do need to replace the other side soon anyway. I was hoping to wait until next pay check.
p4cks said:
For those saying yes they would 100% replace, can I ask why? And also what first hand experience they have of sidewall nicks in tyres they’ve had on their own cars?
As I said, I had a blow out once at 90mph. From the way it split along the sidewall while having 5mm or so of tread my mechanic suggested that there was a split, bulge or chunk missing.Separately, I have seen a bulge on the sidewall of my wife's car grow in front of my eyes from damage that looked not dissimilar to this at first.
I am pretty laid back about most things car related but never with tyres or brakes. Usually there are other cars about so I'd rather not hit them just because I chose to scrimp on tyres or brakes.
p4cks said:
For those saying yes they would 100% replace, can I ask why? And also what first hand experience they have of sidewall nicks in tyres they’ve had on their own cars?
The sidewall is compromised. How much thickness is remaining? One good impact from a pothole or whatever could be the final straw.Aiminghigh123 said:
TwyRob said:
Saab 9-3 2003+?
Just a guess from the wheels. If so, they can be a bit fussy with tyre balancing and that will now be a touch out. You may get a wobble at a certain speed. I had that on some Nexens and it went away when they were replaced.
As for the condition of the tyre, I would replace it and the one on the other side so they match unless they are 6mm+ left. I never mess with tyres having had a blow out at 90mph years ago.
It’s a 9-3 2003 yes. Just a guess from the wheels. If so, they can be a bit fussy with tyre balancing and that will now be a touch out. You may get a wobble at a certain speed. I had that on some Nexens and it went away when they were replaced.
As for the condition of the tyre, I would replace it and the one on the other side so they match unless they are 6mm+ left. I never mess with tyres having had a blow out at 90mph years ago.
It has good tread on it just this chunk out of it.
I thought something was wrong car was pulling ever so slightly left. Didn’t check it until I got home and seen this tyre on.
I do need to replace the other side soon anyway. I was hoping to wait until next pay check.
i cant believe someone is asking such a question.
obviously you MUST replace this tyre.....this is dangerous.....guess what happens if your tyre bursts and your are involved in an accident where OTHERS are harmed...i dont care abo9ut you...but i dont want to be THE other.
the MOT tester´s licence should get withdrawn!!!
obviously you MUST replace this tyre.....this is dangerous.....guess what happens if your tyre bursts and your are involved in an accident where OTHERS are harmed...i dont care abo9ut you...but i dont want to be THE other.
the MOT tester´s licence should get withdrawn!!!
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