asifR

just clipped one of those stoopid extended kerbs, the ones meant to slow you down, and ripped a chunk out of my tyre and alloy!!![img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img][img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img][img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img][img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img]

does it do any harm to leave it??? or should it be replaced???

[Edited by asifR - 2/20/2003 8:40:16 AM]

Mr.Manchester

id leave it, i ran about for 3 months with a rip in the side of my tyre that id caught on the kerb, downside was that it popped in the middle of nowhere bit it was a 2 inch slice of tyre

To be honest id leave it.

Brendan Hughes

What happens if it blows when you are doing 85 in a 60 zone to get past the guy towing the caravan before the oncoming Jeep gets too close?

alcazar

iTrader: (2)

Is the bit actually off, or is it still part connected? I ran for ages with a rip in the wall of a tyre, after I superglued it back together......no, really:
Alcazar

se6b

Get it feckin replaced of course!!! Or email me telling me what roads you'll be on every day so I can avoid them.

ozzy

If it's the sidewall, don't risk it m8. If you're cruising on a dual carraigeway then it wouldn't be too extreme, but you don't want it mid-corner on a fast A-road. That'll only end in tears.

I had a slow puncture that destroyed my inside sidewall. It wasn't violent whent it let go, but I still wouldn't risk it with a new tyre.

I also ripped a chunk out a brand spanking new Goodyear Eagle F1 last year - it's up in my loft, so if anyone wants it FOC

Stefan

Mr.Manchester

asif, i saw you a few days ago drive past my house didnt i?
anyway,
Call mark at alloytech wheels in Oldham on 627 1443 and see if he can repair your wheel, he normally charges about £25 per wheel, hes the guy with the 02 plate scoob round the corner from me.

[Edited by Mr.Manchester - 2/20/2003 10:52:23 PM]

Chris L

Go and get the opinion of a professional - either your dealer or a local tyre fitter that you know. It is very hard to know without seeing it. I did this to one of my SO3s not long after having them fitted. It was very low impact and the actual amount of rubber cut was very slim. I had it checked by a dealer who were happy with it (tyre has since done more than 12000 miles with no incident).

It could also depend on the tyre you are using. I've found the S03s to be incredibly hard wearing - which might account for why it hasn't affected it too much.

Chris

asifR

that was me

i drive past his place all the time, is it the one just past smokies??? he's on the same street as our kid!!!

i now need three of my wheels re-furb'in but they aint that bad, when they get worse i will defo pop in!!!

Mr.Manchester

yeah thats the place matey.