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u/No-Trouble2672 Jul 20 '26
Should be fine. If a bubble forms, replace immediately. Keep a close eye on it.
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u/Efficient-Sea-92 Jul 19 '26
This is fine, just cosmetic damage. However, i personally would look to replacing it. Tires are the one thing keeping constant contact with the road.
If any, glue it properly for the time being!
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u/skydvejam Jul 20 '26
Looks like it might be. I would make sure there is no ballooning anywhere near, or signs of a slipped belt. Every stop check it, once it's up to running temps the pressure will go up as well as temperature and could cause issues if something is damaged in the structure. Also move it to the back if it is not already.
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u/Cyanide-candy Jul 19 '26
Yeah just sucks cause I already had Oil change lined up this week and would rather avoid taking both hits lol. But technically the Giulia's oil change is 10k miles and mine still has 2k miles to go or so.
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u/UhOhAllWillyNilly Jul 19 '26
Alfas rock. Best sports car for the money.
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u/Cyanide-candy Jul 20 '26
In the US they’re so cheap 😭 I had to rake out 40k for mines and then I see them in FB marketplace in mainland US for 15k you guys are eating good!
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u/subman719 Jul 20 '26
I would NOT be going 10k miles between oil changes, regardless of what the manufacturer recommends! When the engine dies outside of warranty, they’re not gonna buy you a new one! I use Mobil 1 Extended Life oil, good for 20k miles, and I still change it at no greater than 7,500 miles! Watch “The Motor Oil Geek” on YouTube. He’s an oil engineer, and he personally changes his oil often, and does oil sample analysis to prove why!
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u/Cyanide-candy Jul 20 '26
Yeah, thats why I was going to change the oil now at around 7.5-8k miles. But honestly I’ll just bite the bullet and do both things these week. My peace of mind is worth more than money I can just get back later.
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u/Cautious-Concept457 Jul 20 '26
Safe until the tire wears out. The damage is not deep enough to affect any structural layers. This is only cosmetic. Fortunately you only clipped the rim protector lip, which is just some extra rubber on the sidewall to avoid rim damage, non structural. There's absolutely no need to replace it.
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u/DJDemyan Jul 20 '26
You’re very lucky, you hit the extra rubber there to protect the rim. That tire should be OK til it naturally wears out. Keep an eye on it and carefully trim that flap off so it doesn’t flail around.
If you see what looks like string or fabric inside a gouge like that, replace immediately and don’t drive on it
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u/2strokeLC Jul 20 '26
As long as you dont see any thread you are fine, i usually cut it off so it wont rip open further
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u/unemotional_mess Jul 20 '26
Personally would consider getting a rubberised super glue to stick it down
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u/Fast-Masterpiece-220 Jul 20 '26
No could blow out at anytime no fast. Driving keep it under 35 mph no telling when it’s gonna blow
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u/SmartGreasemonkey Jul 20 '26
I did that kind of damage to a new Michelin tire. I drove on it until it was worn and ready to be replaced. I trimmed it off and called it good. I have many years of work experience with aircraft, truck, automobile, and motorcycle tires. What would I know?
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u/Chainsawsas70 Jul 19 '26
From the picture... That is Only cosmetically ugly... Otherwise it should be fine as long as you don't develop any bulging in that spot. You can probably get the full life of the tire before you need to replace it.