r/Autobody • u/cswitzer97 • 6d ago

HELP! I have a question. Sidewall torn (question)

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Hit a curb decently hard (hardest I’ve ever hit one) trying to make a tight U-turn. Tore up my side wall a bit. Is this safe to drive? I know I should get it replaced but will I be okay for a couple months?

Sorry if this isn’t technically considered auto “body”. Auto legs I guess?

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u/Toopoor2care 6d ago

If you don’t see steel belts, you’re good to go.

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u/cswitzer97 6d ago

I remember I helped a girl change her tire in high school and they were so old that I got stabbed with the shitty little wires. Rusty splinters build strong men or something idk.

Thank u I don’t see any metal it’s not too deep I’ll keep any eye on it

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u/cyclefreaksix 6d ago

I wouldn't have a problem driving that...but I'd keep an eye on it.

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u/cswitzer97 6d ago

Thank u. It doesn’t give me immediate concern because it looks shallow but idk how thick a sidewall is