Do I need to replace this wheel?
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Do I need to replace this wheel?
My friend curbed a rim and I'm looking to put my summer tires back on soon, just noticed he got some of the tire too, about the thickness of half my key:
Do I need to replace this tire? The tread is otherwise fine, if so: should I replace both front tires?
Thanks!
Edit: also might be worth noting I drove on this tire with the damage for maybe two months already before swapping to the winter tires
Do I need to replace this tire? The tread is otherwise fine, if so: should I replace both front tires?
Thanks!
Edit: also might be worth noting I drove on this tire with the damage for maybe two months already before swapping to the winter tires
Last edited by reifier; 03-22-2011 at 09:06 AM.
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any time there is sidewall damage, typically for safety reasons i would go ahead and replace that tire. that might lead to a blister since the rubber is now thinner at that location which when hitting a pothole or other debris, might be more prone to a blow out, or blister.
its not worth risking tire failure for $200.
its not worth risking tire failure for $200.
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