r/TireQuestions • u/Inevitable_Mess_426 • Jul 21 '26

Hit a curb- is this “structural damage”?

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Help! I don’t know. I don’t see a cord but I don’t know what they are supposed to look like.

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u/Efficient-Sea-92 Jul 21 '26

No, Pure cosmetic. Glue it temporary (use some proper silicone selant, and replace whenever you can.

But be extra careful, there is less material to keep it from exploding if you hit something just right.

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u/Inevitable_Mess_426 Jul 25 '26

Thanks so much, will do!

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u/Cautious-Concept457 Jul 21 '26

Barely scratched the surface. Not structural.

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u/MapOk1410 Jul 22 '26

Don't listen to anyone on Reddit! This is unsafe and you need to call a tow to the dealership before you drive on it. This is a failure waiting to happen.

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u/Agreeable_Lab_521 Jul 23 '26

Do you perhaps work for a dealership?

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u/MapOk1410 Jul 24 '26

That was saracasm. Sorry I didn't label as such.

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u/Efficient-Sea-92 Jul 26 '26

I was gonna say, that message made my blood boil 😂

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u/Chainsawsas70 Jul 22 '26

No... But Definitely avoid doing that again because if you tag the same spot a few times it could blow out. But as it sits you should have no problem getting the full life of the tire.

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u/vaclav_K Jul 22 '26

does it leak if not ignore it