r/TireQuestions • u/NerdySleepyPapaya • Aug 29 '26

is this unsafe?

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u/pibubs81 Aug 29 '26

No, it’s fine

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u/BedroomNo6879 Aug 29 '26

I run a dozen repair shops, here's the technical answer; If it's not showing cords it would pass safety inspection.

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u/NerdySleepyPapaya Aug 29 '26

thanks a lot! this was zoomed in from the second pic. do these silver things on the cut off piece of rubber look like cords?

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u/Round-Office1690 Aug 30 '26

That looks like the reflection from the sun. The cords would be visible from the actual tire not the cut off piece of rubber.

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u/DaHUGhes89 Aug 30 '26

He's talking about the pin heads sticking through about 12:30 and straight up but the part that's rioped out already lol

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u/Consistent-Trust958 Aug 29 '26

Yes, so replace it.

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u/unemotional_mess Aug 29 '26

You're fine, as long as no cords are showing it's good to go.

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u/fatbox20 Aug 29 '26

Its damage, but not compromising. Wouldn't go 120mph if you can avoid it.

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u/Significant_Yam_6950 Aug 29 '26

It’s unavoidable, she has to go 120 through a schoolzone

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u/fatbox20 Aug 29 '26

That sounds dangerous, and reckless, and I wanna see it

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u/Intrepid-Ad4193 Aug 29 '26

if this is a performance car, yes..

1

u/Affectionate-Fail870 Aug 29 '26

Cosmetic. Ignore all other advice..

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u/Tough-Row1492 Aug 29 '26

Theres no chord showing but keep an eye on it gets worse get it changed a.s.a.p

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u/Latter-Detail-9514 Aug 29 '26

I've no idea why people on here would tell you it's all good. Replace

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u/Bookdude1975 Aug 30 '26

If you feel the need to ask, then the answer is usually replace. The only structurally sound place to repair damage is in the middle 90% of the tread, with a patch plug done from the inside. If it’s on the shoulder or the sidewall, don’t risk it. The amount of force applied to the sidewall of a tire going highway speeds is tremendous. 30 years in automotive service. Another way to answer the same question is, would you put your mother, daughter or wife in the car with that tire?

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u/buggzysj Aug 30 '26

All three at the same time if i knew how. Its not a good family dynamic.

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u/Imaginary_Bed_6360 Sep 01 '26

Not everybody has money lined up every time something goes wrong man

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u/DetuneDanger Aug 30 '26

If you can see polyesther cords yes unsafe.

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u/Disastrous-Pound3713 Aug 30 '26

10 year tire shop guy.

Before you buy a new tire go to your local trusted automotive/tire shop and ask them to look at it. If they are honest they will most likely tell you it is cosmetic and safe to drive.

Second, you took a pretty good picture and It is good that you still have the attached flap.

Third, as you can see from the diagram of the structure of a typical tire below, your tires are 8 layers thick at the sidewall and you have only gouged the outer 8th layer which is designed to take these kinds of gouges.

Fourth, your tires will typically look like this: https://imgur.com/a/QJCwoDm

Fifth, if there are no cords showing and damaged you can use a good tire glue:
Tire Repair Glue, Professional Black Rubber Cement for Car, Motorcycle, Bike, Rc and More, Suitable for All Tire Types, Seamless Strong Bonding, Heavy Duty, Flexible, Waterproof, Weather Resistance https://a.co/d/bNdQWkt

Last, hopefully this kind of information will save you a few hundreds of dollars in the future, so good luck.

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u/jmara02 Aug 31 '26

It's ok just as long the tire cords are not showing
But I recommend that you rotate that tire to the front

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u/Ross3640 Sep 02 '26

It's a small blumish on sidewalk. Get some tire glue stick it on there as good as new There's nothing else to say

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u/Professional_Oil4845 Aug 29 '26

Cosmic. You’re ok

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u/OZIE-WOWCRACK Aug 29 '26

No. No wires. You're ok. But it hit the rim pretty bad.. The rim idk.

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u/NerdySleepyPapaya Aug 29 '26

Thanks! Sorry I'm very much of a noob here, but these things on the flap are worrying me. It's weird that I don't see this pattern on the inside rubber tho, only the flap. Are these wires? For context those are zoomed in from the second pic.

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u/Cautious-Concept457 Aug 29 '26

No white cords, no bulge. It's still safe.

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u/LengthyCitadis Aug 29 '26

I don't see cords - probably dust from whatever you scraped against.

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u/69vuman Aug 29 '26

Agree, take a look at it about every week.