Jagash Neutral Newbie March 18, 2013 Share March 18, 2013 I have a slight tear near the rim on the tyre at the front driver side. It is about 0.5 cm deep and 3 cm long. My tyre is 1.5 years old and done about 25,000 km. Should I change the tyre? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pisces69 6th Gear March 18, 2013 Share March 18, 2013 I have a slight tear near the rim on the tyre at the front driver side. It is about 0.5 cm deep and 3 cm long. My tyre is 1.5 years old and done about 25,000 km. Should I change the tyre? Go to yr regular tire shop if he is honest n reliable n get him to chk fr u. He can suggest what u sud do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagash Neutral Newbie March 18, 2013 Author Share March 18, 2013 Thanks but tyre shop will always tell you to change. That is why I need 2nd opinion from tyre experts. If have to change I will do so but do not want to throw away money if it is not a big issue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueOldMan 1st Gear March 18, 2013 Share March 18, 2013 If side wall is corcern Best to change Dun play play If the area in contact with ground Can patch no issue Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagash Neutral Newbie March 18, 2013 Author Share March 18, 2013 If side wall is corcern Best to change Dun play play If the area in contact with ground Can patch no issue Thanks. Can change 1 tyre or must change 2 tyres? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josephsatu 1st Gear March 18, 2013 Share March 18, 2013 Thanks. Can change 1 tyre or must change 2 tyres? Side wall cannot patch, last time happen to me I change both Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happily1986 5th Gear March 18, 2013 Share March 18, 2013 Thanks. Can change 1 tyre or must change 2 tyres? No picture just description. Better you take a good photo and let experienced bros here comment. Else it is like asking a doctor over the phone for consultation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagash Neutral Newbie March 18, 2013 Author Share March 18, 2013 No picture just description. Better you take a good photo and let experienced bros here comment. Else it is like asking a doctor over the phone for consultation. Wife took the car so unable to post pic. Anyway, I decided will go change the tyres. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptronic Supercharged March 18, 2013 Share March 18, 2013 Wife took the car so unable to post pic. Anyway, I decided will go change the tyres. Good decision indeed. I would take take any chance with side wall damages. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueOldMan 1st Gear March 18, 2013 Share March 18, 2013 If both tyres botak soon jus change both If all tyres r new n only one kana side walk Jus change one It's ok de Not as sensitive like suspension better change one set Better change that tyre fast Or use spare tyre if not later this tyre burst It may cos an accident ya Further more it's front tyre Lagi dangerous Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kar_lover Supercharged March 18, 2013 Share March 18, 2013 Thanks but tyre shop will always tell you to change. That is why I need 2nd opinion from tyre experts. If have to change I will do so but do not want to throw away money if it is not a big issue. I have a similar tear and back to my tyre shop (Autokinetics) and they told me not necessary to change. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kar_lover Supercharged March 18, 2013 Share March 18, 2013 Good decision indeed. I would take take any chance with side wall damages. I still could do 180kmh (NSHW) with the tear in my sidewalls so actually its ok. I guess it depends on how deep the tear is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptronic Supercharged March 18, 2013 Share March 18, 2013 I still could do 180kmh (NSHW) with the tear in my sidewalls so actually its ok. I guess it depends on how deep the tear is. 0.5 cm deep and 3 cm long! not worth taking the risk for couple of hundreds! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF 4th Gear March 18, 2013 Share March 18, 2013 mine stock tyre also kena side wall damaged and the tyre shop said that can't be patched......so I changed all 4 then...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sp4wn Turbocharged March 18, 2013 Share March 18, 2013 Thanks but tyre shop will always tell you to change. That is why I need 2nd opinion from tyre experts. If have to change I will do so but do not want to throw away money if it is not a big issue. no le .. my tire shop guy can carrot chop me but has never done so. whenever can repair, he sure repair one ... he knows when come to change i will go back to him because he is straight forward. teo hin tyre along tanjong katong :P (i'm not affiliated with them in any way ... just a for their good service over the years haha) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyz 5th Gear March 18, 2013 Share March 18, 2013 If side wall is corcern Best to change Dun play play If the area in contact with ground Can patch no issue Agree with u. If you on budget tyre shop also sell second hand tyre you may consider. Patching on side is a no go Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topgan 1st Gear March 18, 2013 Share March 18, 2013 I won't take any risk with a tear on the side wall. It is very risky and if it tyre burst while on the highway at high speed the whole car will go out of control. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inlinefour Twincharged March 18, 2013 Share March 18, 2013 Wife took the car so unable to post pic. Anyway, I decided will go change the tyres. Good choice bro... Any damage at tyre sidewall is very dangerous... Life more important... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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