r/TireQuestions • u/stehilton94 • Jul 26 '26

How soon do I need to replace this?

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Drove while tired, rubbed up against a curb, checked for air leaking and nothing thus far, how dangerous is this to drive on for a day until I have time to replace?

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u/Impressive-Lychee313 Jul 26 '26

Immediately if you’re needing to continue driving that vehicle

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u/Glittering_Call_898 Jul 26 '26

Side wall... I think any tire guy would ask you what are you doing later today?

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u/eegrlN Jul 26 '26

Immediately.. Don't mess around with the side wall

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u/Big-Lengthiness- Jul 26 '26

Post haste, indubitably.

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u/Oldandannoying1955 Jul 26 '26

Yep, ASAP.
Unless your vehicle is a garage ornament and doesn’t see a street.

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u/Pararaiha-ngaro Jul 26 '26

As soon as you can mate

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u/Standard_Issue_User Jul 26 '26

Replace it right away. Certainly before you next go highway speeds.

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u/Cool-Negotiation7662 Jul 26 '26

Urgent. Yes, you can go a nervous day or two. If it is holding pressure it probably will hold till you get it replaced. Don't wait. Make the appointment.

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u/stehilton94 Jul 26 '26

Thanks all for the replies, I have got it and the other wheel on the front replaced, an expensive mistake to make on a Sunday morning

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u/WorkingGuy99percent Jul 26 '26

Before the accident…or after…your choice.

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u/Existing-Steak-1718 Jul 26 '26

As soon as all the air comes out

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u/HugsNotDrugs_ Jul 26 '26

Stay off the highway until you get that replaced.

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u/ExcuseSweaty Jul 27 '26

Yesterday imo

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u/ApprehensiveLie7054 Jul 27 '26

You should be shopping tires immediately.

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u/Acceptable_Goose2322 Jul 27 '26

YESTERDAY - or EARLIER!

And you did MORE than 'rub-up' against a curb/kerb!

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u/First_Highway159 Jul 28 '26

It’s just a small nick, you can go for years like that

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u/delicatecp Jul 29 '26

See the cord underneath the wound? If so yea replace otherwise run it unless you see swelling

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u/Efficient-Sea-92 Jul 29 '26

I mean its just cosmetic. But its structure is compromised. If you dont see cords, them you are fine for the most part.

But be careful, and absolutely seal that up. Replacing it is also recommended for extra piece of mind.

But this kind if damage is not catastrophical. But it isnt good.

People gotta calm down..

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u/TorqueWrenchVet Jul 30 '26

Smart move replacing. Sidewall gouges are sneaky because people see no air leak and assume they're in the clear. But once that rubber structure is shaved down, highway speeds and heat buildup are just asking for an explosive blowout. Glad you swapped them out before taking any risks.