1/16" deep cut in sidewall - ok to drive?
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1/16" deep cut in sidewall - ok to drive?
Hey all, I just noticed a 1/16" deep cut right in the middle of the sidewall of one of my stock tires. It looks like a slash, that is about 1/2" long. I measured it and it's 1/16" deep at its deepest point. It looks almost like a knife cut it cleanly.
Is this ok to drive with? How about to track? I'm not sure how thick the sidewall is, and whether this will affect the durability of the tire? Luckily it did not pierce all the way through, so it's not leaking. What could have caused this? Thanks for any input!
Is this ok to drive with? How about to track? I'm not sure how thick the sidewall is, and whether this will affect the durability of the tire? Luckily it did not pierce all the way through, so it's not leaking. What could have caused this? Thanks for any input!
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1/16" doesn't seem too bad, I've seen deeper last quite a while, actually I haven't seen any blowouts from something like that...
Should be fine, but take it to a good tire shop for more clarification
It could get caused by any sharp edge though, you never know. Usually a slashed tire will be a little deeper lol
Should be fine, but take it to a good tire shop for more clarification
It could get caused by any sharp edge though, you never know. Usually a slashed tire will be a little deeper lol
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You're right - definitely not worth the risk...but I'm just wondering if it's only cosmetic damage and nothing to worry about. I think I'll stop by a couple of tire shops today to see what they think...thanks!
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Drive on it....the tire is thcker then you think. As for a blow out...those can happen at anytime for a number of reasons. Think of how many times people drive with nails, screws, and other crap stuck in the tire and have a "slow leak".....worry about the big stuff.....cams, intake, exhaust
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So 3 out of 4 tire shops told me it's probably fine. The fourth one said any sidewall damage means I should replace the tire.
Basically, I was told that as long as the cords are not exposed, the tire should be fine. Does that sound right? The cut is not very deep (1/16" at the deepest), and only black rubber is exposed when I pull the cut apart to look in. Most seem to think it's just cosmetic damage and the actual sidewall is fine, but what do you guys think?
Basically, I was told that as long as the cords are not exposed, the tire should be fine. Does that sound right? The cut is not very deep (1/16" at the deepest), and only black rubber is exposed when I pull the cut apart to look in. Most seem to think it's just cosmetic damage and the actual sidewall is fine, but what do you guys think?
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So 3 out of 4 tire shops told me it's probably fine. The fourth one said any sidewall damage means I should replace the tire.
Basically, I was told that as long as the cords are not exposed, the tire should be fine. Does that sound right? The cut is not very deep (1/16" at the deepest), and only black rubber is exposed when I pull the cut apart to look in. Most seem to think it's just cosmetic damage and the actual sidewall is fine, but what do you guys think?
Basically, I was told that as long as the cords are not exposed, the tire should be fine. Does that sound right? The cut is not very deep (1/16" at the deepest), and only black rubber is exposed when I pull the cut apart to look in. Most seem to think it's just cosmetic damage and the actual sidewall is fine, but what do you guys think?
Pressure could build there and cause a bubble, the rubber layers to seperate or sudden blow out under certain conditions. You could drive on it and have no problems at all... there's no cut and dry answer.
It comes down to how much is it worth to have piece of mind?
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So 3 out of 4 tire shops told me it's probably fine. The fourth one said any sidewall damage means I should replace the tire.
Basically, I was told that as long as the cords are not exposed, the tire should be fine. Does that sound right? The cut is not very deep (1/16" at the deepest), and only black rubber is exposed when I pull the cut apart to look in. Most seem to think it's just cosmetic damage and the actual sidewall is fine, but what do you guys think?
Basically, I was told that as long as the cords are not exposed, the tire should be fine. Does that sound right? The cut is not very deep (1/16" at the deepest), and only black rubber is exposed when I pull the cut apart to look in. Most seem to think it's just cosmetic damage and the actual sidewall is fine, but what do you guys think?
You're wanting justification, and if you feel good about getting it anonymously from the internet, you're a freakin moron. I realize that was harsh, but it's the truth. You didn't even bother to post up a picture of the cut/gash/slice, which doesn't matter anyway, because I'm willing to bet nobody that's responded to your thread is a tire engineer. Risking several thousand dollars in damage to your car, not to mention the possible injury or worse to yourself or anyone else you selfishly put in danger because of your stupid decision, is worth saving a couple hundred bucks? Lets say you wreck, and while you're fine, you kill someone else. This is hypothetical, but is possible. This thread pops up proving you had prior knowledge of it, but refused to fix it, and you end up with a manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter, or at best, a negligent homicide wrap. You then get sued, so when you get out of jail, you spend the rest of your life paying down (because you'll never be able to afford to pay it off) the judgement.
Replace the gaw-damn tire, and get on with your life.
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^ Just a little harsh! 3 out of 4 tire shops said it was OK! The stock tires only last 10,000 miles, so live a little and drive them till they are bald. When you have almost no traction in the rain, thats when you'll need new rubber. 1/16" is almost nothing.
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Dude.. hopefully you don't drive any kids or your wife around with this. You realize what you're doing? You have some damage that could result with you ending up on your head (when I'm willing to bet the last thought that goes through your mind is "I can't believe how stupid I was"), and your asking the freakin INTERNET if it thinks you'll be fine.
You're wanting justification, and if you feel good about getting it anonymously from the internet, you're a freakin moron. I realize that was harsh, but it's the truth. You didn't even bother to post up a picture of the cut/gash/slice, which doesn't matter anyway, because I'm willing to bet nobody that's responded to your thread is a tire engineer. Risking several thousand dollars in damage to your car, not to mention the possible injury or worse to yourself or anyone else you selfishly put in danger because of your stupid decision, is worth saving a couple hundred bucks? Lets say you wreck, and while you're fine, you kill someone else. This is hypothetical, but is possible. This thread pops up proving you had prior knowledge of it, but refused to fix it, and you end up with a manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter, or at best, a negligent homicide wrap. You then get sued, so when you get out of jail, you spend the rest of your life paying down (because you'll never be able to afford to pay it off) the judgement.
Replace the gaw-damn tire, and get on with your life.
You're wanting justification, and if you feel good about getting it anonymously from the internet, you're a freakin moron. I realize that was harsh, but it's the truth. You didn't even bother to post up a picture of the cut/gash/slice, which doesn't matter anyway, because I'm willing to bet nobody that's responded to your thread is a tire engineer. Risking several thousand dollars in damage to your car, not to mention the possible injury or worse to yourself or anyone else you selfishly put in danger because of your stupid decision, is worth saving a couple hundred bucks? Lets say you wreck, and while you're fine, you kill someone else. This is hypothetical, but is possible. This thread pops up proving you had prior knowledge of it, but refused to fix it, and you end up with a manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter, or at best, a negligent homicide wrap. You then get sued, so when you get out of jail, you spend the rest of your life paying down (because you'll never be able to afford to pay it off) the judgement.
Replace the gaw-damn tire, and get on with your life.
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