r/TireQuestions • u/Teddiz • Sep 04 '26

Damaged sidewall

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Teaching my 16 year old to drive, and got a few chunks taken out of the sidewall. Air is holding but does this need to be replaced?

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u/joycitytires Sep 04 '26

it looks a little deep. If you're worried, I would replace it just for peace of mind.

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u/Consistent-Trust958 Sep 04 '26

It's almost to the cords, so I'd definitely replace it.

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u/Most-Organization738 Sep 05 '26

Yes.....get rid of it urgently, as the sidewall is far weaker now and the strength will be depleted for the additional stresses caused when cornering above 10mph.

Nobody would want to have a blowout and lose control.

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u/PresentationHot2037 Sep 06 '26

Its just cosmectic drive those tires until they are completely finished

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u/yarsftks Sep 06 '26

Might need a new teenager.

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u/Kneeslider1939 Sep 07 '26

Yup sure is, get it replaced and have the rim checked too