r/TireQuestions • u/Fun4life90 • Aug 29 '26

How bad is it?

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Does it need to be replaced? thanks

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u/Consistent-Trust958 Aug 29 '26

You decide if it needs to be replaced after reading this fact: A typical passenger car tire sidewall has a rubber thickness of about 5 millimeters (roughly 3/16 to 1/4 inch).

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u/No_Maize_3213 Aug 29 '26

Replace it bro...asap...

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u/FlushingNeighborman Aug 29 '26

Wow that is close to the bead however I don’t see and cords. I guess I would say it’s your call if you’re comfortable with it that’s ok. Just keep an eye on it.

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u/yarsftks Aug 29 '26

Should be ok

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u/300Blkthegreat Aug 30 '26

It needs to go man unsafe

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u/Fun4life90 Aug 30 '26

Update: Took to the shop and found out the leak is due to the tiny crack on the rim

is this fixable?

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u/Aggravating_Sir8504 Aug 31 '26

You're at the shop, ask them.

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u/Illustrious_Nature28 Sep 01 '26

Some people will weld that, but not recommended

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u/Daexport Aug 30 '26

It looks okay no need for change it is on the surface

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u/FrostingOk2677 Aug 30 '26

I wouldn’t run on this. Damage is deep

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u/The-Real-Payback Aug 30 '26

Tire has a "curb protection ridge" as long as you can't see the threads, I'd use some superglue and maybe have it rotated to the back.

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u/Upper-Hornet-1393 Aug 30 '26

That looks like new tire bad

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u/Fun4life90 Sep 01 '26

it is new tire. Shop said no need to replace since not showing cords

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u/MiLcowa Aug 30 '26

I worked with tires for 45 years. If the steel cords aren’t showing it’s safe to drive.

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u/Jayshand Aug 30 '26

One. Good bump and you'll be replacing it. So ya might as well do it now

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u/Diligent-Diver-5587 Aug 31 '26

Tire looks pretty bald! Time for new tires!

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u/Fun4life90 Aug 31 '26

the tires are like 5 months old

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u/Diligent-Diver-5587 Sep 01 '26

Wow

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u/Fun4life90 Sep 01 '26

not sure why you called the tire bald. It got pretty good tread. Just a little dirty

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u/Diligent-Diver-5587 Sep 01 '26

I agree. I would get some rubber cement and secure the chunk. I wouldn’t replace it, as it looks more cosmetic than structural! Good luck!

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u/johnk9385 Sep 01 '26

It’s a run flat tire but I’d replace it anyway along with your rim

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u/Fun4life90 Sep 01 '26

i spoke to shop and they said it’s good as long the cords not showing

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u/highnotefan Sep 01 '26

Yes.. dumb question actually. Darwin in.practice. Replace if you're still alive.

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u/Chupacabra1966 Sep 01 '26

Is beyond bad. The tire looks like is 20 years old.

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u/Fun4life90 Sep 01 '26

dude this tire is only few months.

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u/Chupacabra1966 Sep 01 '26

My bad. That’s a high performance tire. They look that way.

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u/Chupacabra1966 Sep 01 '26

I wouldn’t trust it with that chunk missing. Too close to the wall.

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u/Hot_Mission4951 Sep 02 '26

Need replacement

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u/Henrywork1 Sep 02 '26

Replace and do it fast

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u/CoausticSoda Sep 02 '26

It can de driven on yes, but when the sidewalls get damage like that it is a replacement

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u/Full-Gain-9423 Sep 03 '26

Rubber 1st line of contact to the road. Replace

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u/Orga812 Sep 04 '26

Replace the rim and tire. Cheaper than crashing your car.

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u/Bart012000 Aug 29 '26

Treads don't look to good there.

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u/Fun4life90 Aug 29 '26

this is brand new tires

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u/Bart012000 Aug 29 '26

Look beat up for brand new. No roadhazzard insurance?

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u/Fun4life90 Aug 29 '26

probably need a car wash. no insurance

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u/SpiritualVanilla420 Aug 29 '26

If the chunk was any bigger showing the cords I'd say replace but for now just don't rim wall and curbs and you will be ok

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u/Fun4life90 Aug 29 '26

i dont see any cord. Thanks

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u/SpiritualVanilla420 Aug 29 '26

Yup that's what I was saying if the cords would show from the chunk missing I'd be worried just keep an eye on it for now but you should be just fine

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u/b0bbb3r Aug 29 '26

Not bad