Do I need a new tyre?

pjs · 03-19-2010, 01:35 PM

Plenty life in it yet, but just spotted what I'd describe as a small gash. What do you think?

matt@stratford · 03-19-2010, 03:05 PM

I wouldn't change it

bakili · 03-19-2010, 03:16 PM

spray some soapy water on it, see if it bubbles, if yes- you need new tyre
if no - still bit risky

SORA MONKEY · 03-20-2010, 01:43 AM

unless you need an MOT that is. Mine failed on a similar but smaller fault

ed335d · 03-20-2010, 04:17 AM

How deep is it Paul - doesn't look too bad

pjs · 03-20-2010, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ed335d

How deep is it Paul - doesn't look too bad

Hmm, 6mm. That means its below the surface of the groves at the side. Will get a couple of opinions today.

ed335d · 03-20-2010, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by pjs

Hmm, 6mm. That means its below the surface of the groves at the side. Will get a couple of opinions today.

Ah, that is quite deep. Are these run flats?

I'm not an expert in tyre geometry, but would think that this on one of the thickest parts of the tyre (especially with a reinforced sidewall)

Edit: Just found this

http://www.bridgestone.eu/tyres/run-...lat-technology

pjs · 03-20-2010, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ed335d

Ah, that is quite deep. Are these run flats?

I'm not an expert in tyre geometry, but would think that this on one of the thickest parts of the tyre (especially with a reinforced sidewall)

Edit: Just found this

http://www.bridgestone.eu/tyres/run-...lat-technology

Cheers Ed.

Two 'opinion's this morning, one stealer, one kwik fit, both were like 'Should be alright'. Given they usually err very much on the side of caution and it is right by the sidewall, going to leave it be. At least with an RFT not a diasaster if it goes. (BTW, stealer wanted £270+Vat for a replacement bridgestone! 225/35/19)

Express · 03-20-2010, 10:15 AM

try the soap and water. if there are no bubbles, i would say its good to fo.

willhollin · 03-20-2010, 01:46 PM

Good news!

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