New tyre or no?
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The one nearest the rim probably isn't a problem - that's not a structural part of the tyre, you've just gouged the rim protector. It's very hard to tell how deep the other one is from that picture. It's probably fine but difficult to be certain.
Probably a good idea to stop driving into things though.
Probably a good idea to stop driving into things though.
My inital reaction, they don't look too bad. If this only happened at a low speed without a massive bang on the wheel/tye there's not much chance of structural damage to the tyres, in my own opinion, , it's likely just torn a piece of rubber off the surface. The one furthest away from the rim looks not too deep, the one beside the rim might be more serious.
If you can peel back the rubber on the cut by the rim and see the cords then that might be more of a problem, or could develop into one over time, for info I think it is an MOT failure to have visible cords inside a cut, any less deep cut will pass. (Although that's not a guarantee of no problems of course).
I would definitely keep an eye on them though in case they develop an egg shape in the sidewall, that points to a structural failure and should be replaced immediately, but I think you will be okay if this doesn't happen with a few hundred miles - do check the cords aren't visible though inside the biggest cut though as damage to those could lead to a failure later on.
If you can peel back the rubber on the cut by the rim and see the cords then that might be more of a problem, or could develop into one over time, for info I think it is an MOT failure to have visible cords inside a cut, any less deep cut will pass. (Although that's not a guarantee of no problems of course).
I would definitely keep an eye on them though in case they develop an egg shape in the sidewall, that points to a structural failure and should be replaced immediately, but I think you will be okay if this doesn't happen with a few hundred miles - do check the cords aren't visible though inside the biggest cut though as damage to those could lead to a failure later on.
Edited by Turkey on Tuesday 21st August 20:59
There's only two things on a car I never, ever economise on: Tyres and Brakes. I'd junk the tyre and get a new one. Having seen the after effects of a blown tyre on a family of 4 (2 kids died instantly, passenger died 3 days later, driver in wheelchair for a year), I would never ever risk a damaged tyre.
I value my passengers at more than £100 or so.
I value my passengers at more than £100 or so.
As advice to a new driver, I'd suggest that if you are unsure about anything safety related like that then pop the car in to a friendly local garage that does MOTs
They'd be happy to give you an honest opinion, and more qualified and reliable than the range of views that you will get on an internet forum.
ETA Just seconding what SeeSure said. ( Distracted by a phone call at work before submitting my response! )
They'd be happy to give you an honest opinion, and more qualified and reliable than the range of views that you will get on an internet forum.
ETA Just seconding what SeeSure said. ( Distracted by a phone call at work before submitting my response! )
kambites said:
The one nearest the rim probably isn't a problem - that's not a structural part of the tyre, you've just gouged the rim protector. It's very hard to tell how deep the other one is from that picture. It's probably fine but difficult to be certain.
Probably a good idea to stop driving into things though.
Agree, the rim protector one is probably not an issue (I have one of those). The other needs a closer look.Probably a good idea to stop driving into things though.
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