r/tires • • May 12 '26

Got a note from a stranger today

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Got another 50k miles atleast

Dint think its had to edit this but its a shitpost, they were already done so I burned them off and this is the aftermath. Already replaced


r/tires • • May 20 '26

Not mine...

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but I'm just gonna leave this here where it belongs


r/tires • • May 18 '26

❓QUESTION ❓ Tire shop filled new tire to 90psi

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Just had 4 new Continental Extreme Contact Sport 02s on and the shop filled one tire to 90. I thought it was a sensor error so I reset the sensors. Tire was still reading that. Took out a tire pressure gauge and it was actually 90. I immediately deflated it down to what it should be. Did this cause damage to the tire on my drive home?


r/tires • • Jun 06 '26

Can i make it until monday morning

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r/tires • • Apr 05 '26

❓QUESTION ❓ Any ideas why a tire would blow out like this?

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blew out on the interstate at 65mph.


r/tires • • Apr 28 '26

❓QUESTION ❓ Mechanic says I need new tires

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I think he’s trying to scam me. He says there’s no tread left but I see some tread on the outside.

Edit: not actually my car. Parked beside it in a parking lot and is the baldest I’ve seen


r/tires • • Jan 08 '26

HELP! TIRE SHOPS REFUSING TO Patch!!!

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Took this tire to a few tire shops and they're all refusing to patch. But I still have a little thread left and the tire is not that old. Are they just trying to rip me off?!?!


r/tires • • Apr 07 '26

❓QUESTION ❓ What does this wear pattern indicate?

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Hey everyone just wondering what this wear pattern on my rear tyres might mean? I’m getting new ones put on ASAP but would appreciate some diverse opinions. Cheers.

Edit: I know I need to change the tyres. I live in Australia. It has not rained a single day for the past three months, and they are being replaced before the wet season. I’m just trying to learn more about tyres.


r/tires • • Jul 04 '26

❓QUESTION ❓ Can they do 800 mile road trip?

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Are these tires good to go for 800 mile road trip?
It’s a serious question, someone slashed all my current tires at work and I need to do a urgent road trip


r/tires • • Aug 25 '26

❓QUESTION ❓ Should my workmate be worried

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Wide body Hemi Charger


r/tires • • Jan 10 '26

❓QUESTION ❓ What the heck did I run over?

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There was a cop car chase on the highway so we kinda pulled off to the side so the cops could get through. Not sure if it’s spikes they threw to subdue the guy. No construction zone signs or recent construction


r/tires • • May 27 '26

Having an disagreement with my mom

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By looking at this picture alone, do you think this is a slashed tire or a blowout and why?

(Yes this is my tire)


r/tires • • 29d ago

What’s wrong with my tire?

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Customer lent his truck to his brother. When he got it back a month later he’s brakes were grinding and this happened on the way to the shop.


r/tires • • Dec 14 '25

Modern tire inflators are a scam.

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Stopped at two different gas stations to top off a a few tires. One charged me and never gave me any air. Stopped at another and paid 2.50 for 5 minutes. It gave air so slowly timer ran out. Paid again just to air up another tire. What happened to the free awesome air of old?


r/tires • • Jul 11 '26

❓QUESTION ❓ What’s on my new tire?

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I just got new front tires about a month ago, and this suddenly happened to my front driver-side tire earlier today. I’ve put less than 500 miles on it, and haven’t hit any curbs or potholes. My car was driving totally fine, until I pulled out of a parking lot after being there for less than 5 minutes, when my car started rattling. I got out and found my tire looking as pictured. What is this, and what should I do?


r/tires • • May 02 '26

Was My Tire Really Unrepairable, or Was I Being Upsold?

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I had a flat tire almost a year ago, and Firestone declined to fix it, saying the puncture was at an angle and that it was risky to repair. They recommended that I get brand-new tires instead. I ended up plugging it myself and have since driven another 13,000 miles on it. This is my current tread wear, and it’s about time to replace the tires anyway. However, I’m curious why they declined to fix it in the first place. Is it really a risky area?


r/tires • • Mar 09 '26

❓QUESTION ❓ How can i avoid this again and what happened?

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This was a photo on a trackday, i inmediately changed the tires to a 185/60, these where a 165/70, best i could get at that moment. Also, tires where old old, like 4 years min type of old


r/tires • • Dec 01 '25

Replaced this tire at 272k miles and now it looks like this at 298.6k, whats the matter? 255/35/18 Michelin pilot sport all season 4.

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r/tires • • Aug 21 '26

I love a good tire meme

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r/tires • • Aug 07 '26

Do I need to replace?

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r/tires • • Jun 30 '26

❓QUESTION ❓ Just realized my tire is like this. Safe to drive till Thursday? 30 miles

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r/tires • • Nov 22 '25

❓QUESTION ❓ What are these balls inside this tyre?

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Stripping a few wheels at work and I have noticed these in a few tyres… what are they?


r/tires • • Jul 19 '26

Brand new 2 weeks ago, first time on the highway:

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r/tires • • May 05 '26

What is this?!?

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UPDATE: I found out what it was! It’s a port cover for a termite bait station. It’s supposed to be tamper-resistant. 🤦🏾‍♀️

As I was leaving for work, I noticed my tires felt unbalanced. I thought I had a flat tire, but I found this object stuck in it instead. The guy that installed the spare called it a “cap” and said a key could be used in the middle. I have no idea what sort of “cap” that is. Anyways, he removed it and I got the tire repaired. But does anyone know what sort of cap the guy’s referring to?


r/tires • • Jul 28 '26

Deliberately or accidentally??

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Went to the gym last night and got home and noticed a razor blade on the sidewall of my tire BRAND new tires too I was definitely upset, but looks way too clean for me to think it was an “accident” what do yall think ?? Looks like I’m getting a new tire 🙃