kerbed wheel

[rolex]

which has taken some rubber off the sidewall. Someone has told me, the proud bit of rubber on the sidewall is there for this eventuality and if it has not gone beyond this point the tyre should be okay. Is this correct?

[chris watton]

rolex said:

which has taken some rubber off the sidewall. Someone has told me, the proud bit of rubber on the sidewall is there for this eventuality and if it has not gone beyond this point the tyre should be okay. Is this correct?

Never heard that one before!
Kerbing these alloys is an absolute nightmare though, isn't it? My Tam is in my garage at the mo with its 2 passenger side wheels off at the refurbishers 'till Tuesday, I swear I only stared at the wheels and they curbed themselves!!!

[ouagadougou]

chris watton said:

I swear I only stared at the wheels and they curbed themselves!!!

Now that I can believe 100%

[targarama]

A lot of sports stylee tyres now have what they call rim protectors which means there is a bit that sticks out a bit. I'm sure a minor chunkette missing will be fine, but only you can see the damage, unless you post a pic.

[rolex]

Heres a pic, it just sliced through the raised bit when the kerb jumped out and hit it

[targarama]

Hmm, quite a big chunk missing there. I'd say that's a close call on needing a new tyre. A tyre dealer will probably say yes if you ask them (since their job is to sell you tyres). Know any honest ones?

Got any 'side on' shots?

I guess if the tyre isn't bulging then drive on it but keep an eye on it.

[jasperj]

rolex said:

Heres a pic, it just sliced through the raised bit when the kerb jumped out and hit it

sorry.. but I would replace it. would just not risk it given we all know the speed these cars can travel at.. but then maybe I'm too cautious.

[mjc]

dont know if its the way yu took the picture, but that does look quite deep...
I did a similar thing to mine a few months ago -I took about a 6" section of the protective bead off but it wasnt as deep as yours seems. I took the car to 3 tyre places and they all said it was ok (just the protection bead). perhaps you could do the same..?

>> Edited by mjc on Monday 6th June 07:00

[blueyes]

Best case scenario: you save a couple of hundred quid on a tyre

Worst case scenario: it blows at high speed, you total you P&J and hurt/kill yourself.

Is all that hassle worth £200?

[rolex]

Oh well new tyre it is then! Best price on a new tyre? I can recall getting one for around £180 last year.

[targarama]

You should be able to get one for around £120 if you shop around.

[rolex]

The best I can find at the mo is £163 fitted including balancing at www.blackcircles.com/public/order?view=

[targarama]

www.mytyres.co.uk

Goodyear F1 GS-D3

225 x 35 x 18 = 127.40 inc. VAT and delivery
235 x 40 x 18 = 118.40 inc. VAT and delivery

Pay a local tyre fitter £10 a corner for disposal/fitting/balancing.

I get all my tyres from them now.

[ibizarich]

Is it a back Tyre?

If so, is it a good idea just to replace only once of them?

You don't want to be getting more grip on one than the other. I'd replace both to be honest.