Tire sidewall damage, still safe? with photos

[christiankirana]

is this still safe to be driven? the tire profile is 225/50/17.

[LenovoTurbo]

Originally Posted by christiankirana

is this still safe to be driven? the tire profile is 225/50/17.

No, it is not safe. It can blow when you least expect it. Don't take the risk, spend the $100 and replace it.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

replace it

[Mr.Jay]

is it worth your chancing your life?

replace

[Soundy]

Nah, it's perfectly safe. Take it to the track.

Seeya at the Darwin Awards!

[donjalapeno]

tire damage = dangerous.

[alex.w *//]

not safe, high chance of side blowout

[christiankirana]

thanks for the input guys. but any idea to get it cheap? saw in canadiantire each tire goes at 230+..

[ilvtofu]

sora't has some affordable tires and they can get pretty much any tire that you need. If it's just one you should just replace that one with the same thing

[christiankirana]

yeah, only need 1..

[Volvo-brickster]

Check out tire craft / budget brake and muffler and other independent shops....they sell a lot of used tires for cheap
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[racerman88]

that is pretty scary if you can see the cords in the sidewall. Replace it for safety

[dinamix]

take a screw driver and pull it out. use a tire repair kit
i had something like that and it cost me less than 5 bux to fix



or you can call this guy:
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/va...986225104.html

and go here

55 bux fixed

[danz]

fml

[christiankirana]

Had already thought of this method but some people said sidewall can't be repaired..

Originally Posted by danz

WORST ADVICE EVER.


you can not repair sidewall damage to a tire.


if the damage was in the tread, you would be able to use a plug or patch and plug but NOT on the sidewall.






since you can clearly see steel cords through the sidewall i would highly recommend replacing the tire.

[Phil@rise]

Any time you see exposed/damaged belts especially on the sidewall it's best to replace the tire. Tire plugs as depicted above are for temporary repairs only.

[eurochevy]

Originally Posted by dinamix

take a screw driver and pull it out. use a tire repair kit
i had something like that and it cost me less than 5 bux to fix



or you can call this guy:
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/va...986225104.html

and go here

55 bux fixed

plz do not listen to this dumbass it will possibly save your life not listening to him, sidewalls should NOT be repaired

[dinamix]

Originally Posted by eurochevy

plz do not listen to this dumbass it will possibly save your life not listening to him, sidewalls should NOT be repaired

so much hate lolz...im just trying to help the guy out..


http://www.4x4abc.com/jeep101/plugnplug.html

[illicitstylz]

yeah you can't repair the tire if it's that far into the sidewall. have it replaced

[bloodmack]

Sidewall damage = useless tire. Better off recycling it and getting a new/used tire.

[dink]

BJAutohaus would not recommend or even offer to patch your tire if you have sidewall damage, its not safe to drive after that. Buy a new tire.

[dinamix]

Originally Posted by dink

BJAutohaus would not recommend or even offer to patch your tire if you have sidewall damage, its not safe to drive after that. Buy a new tire.

r u blind?who said bj autohaus will repair sidewall damage damage? i just said that bj autohaus will replace tires at a good price...learn how to read bro..

[dink]

Originally Posted by dinamix

r u blind?who said bj autohaus will repair sidewall damage damage? i just said that bj autohaus will replace tires at a good price...learn how to read bro..

What just happened? I was just offering advice.

[dark0821]

i will try craiglist if you are only lookin for 1 to 2 tires... and no need for new either.. get smth thats like 80-90 thread..for liek 60% of the price..especially if the seller only has 1 or 2 tires and not a full set

[KiDEclipse]

You do know it is illegal to repair a sidewall damaged tire.

so your advice is totally useless and illegal.