merckx Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Parking the car, wanting to keep it away from others. Was going very slow as I was already in the space and just wanted to move it over a little , I didn't see the feckin kerb sticking out. What does anyone think, the rubber on the sidewall is very thick at that point because of the rim protector as most of you know.The damage isn't down as far as any internal structure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiixer Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 You can afford to looses 2-3 mm from the side wall depending on your kerb protectors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted July 20, 2005 Author Share Posted July 20, 2005 Looks more like 4.5mm , don't know what to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 It is quite a thick chunk from the most vulnerable location. Call me a wimp, but I'd feel nervous to drive at high speeds with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted July 20, 2005 Author Share Posted July 20, 2005 Call me a wimp, but I'd feel nervous to drive at high speeds with this. Same here, always in the back of your mind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardasaliah Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Ive had a chunck like that out for a year now- No probs- But change it if you feel worried Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted July 20, 2005 Author Share Posted July 20, 2005 150 odd quid though, just wished I knew for certain if it was okay or not. Don't want to spend the money unnecessarily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 My life is more important than £150, I personally would get a new tyre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxx Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Best case scenario: Nothing happens and your change tires when they wear out. Worst case: You have a blowout and crash your Supe, hopefully you'll be okay but supe will be in bad shape, you insurance goes up because you have to claim and how much excess would you have to pay. It's up to you, if you know a good genuine tyre place take it to them and ask, but I think I'd be looking to replace it if I were you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffvalenti Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 No question, change it. It happened to me last year, similar situation. £150 vs dead Supra, or dead driver it's a no brainer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiixer Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Imagine a set of scales... your life in one hand and 150 notes in the other...... You can always put the other tyre on ebay... some idiot will buy it for his escort for a tenner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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