Side Wall Car Damage after Curb Rash. Is This Safe to Drive

Lwucoldx on 08/06/2021 - 23:58

Can someone please advise me if the cut is deep?

Here are some photos:

https://imgur.com/a/2dkxL7e

https://imgur.com/a/SUlDUWd

Automotive

Comments

  • SF3 on 09/06/2021 - 00:04
    +8

    Unlike the other OP, this looks like it needs a new tyre.

  • c64 on 09/06/2021 - 07:42
    +12

    i've seen cases like this before. unfortunately you need a new car. sorry OP

    • ChrisLevo on 09/06/2021 - 09:03

      Especially if the bump was hard enough to cause any of the indicator fluid to leak.

    • iDroid on 09/06/2021 - 09:36

      I think its shoes flew off too. He's dead Jim.

  • oscargamer on 09/06/2021 - 07:57

    Cut the flap off and post another picture.

  • Hithere on 09/06/2021 - 07:58
    +3

    Member Since
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    Welcome to OzTyre Service.

    Can someone please advise me if the cut is deep?

    The first cut is the deepest.

    Tyre is stuffed.

  • ATTS on 09/06/2021 - 08:03

    OP, curious, at what speed did you hit the curb?

  • newjerseydamo on 09/06/2021 - 08:18
    +2

    Once there's sidewall damage on the tyre, it needs replacing.

    • Euphemistic on 09/06/2021 - 09:36
      -1

      Once there's serious sidewall damage on the tyre, it needs replacing.

      • newjerseydamo on 09/06/2021 - 10:22
        +1

        sidewall damage is serious, no matter what level. Any damage weakens it, which means it's at risk of a blow out.

        But hey, you do you.

        • Euphemistic on 09/06/2021 - 11:45
          +1

          There’s damage and there’s damage. Replacing a tyre for some slight damage is wasteful. The OP pic show damage I would replace. The previous similar post I would not.

  • Melb69 on 09/06/2021 - 08:43

    I believe as it is on the side wall and so deep it's likely you need a new tyre.

  • isthatallyougot on 09/06/2021 - 10:02
    +2

    Just curious if we all say no don't change the tyre and then you have an accident due to a tyre blowout and kill someone , are we all liable ?

    • JTTheMan on 09/06/2021 - 10:25

      Yes of course, OzBargain is a highly regarded source of any life advice and if we are ever wrong we are all going to gaol!

      • isthatallyougot on 09/06/2021 - 10:30
        +2

        Need to attach disclaimer language to my responses :

        This does not constitute legal advice, are not intended to be a substitute for legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. You should seek legal advice or other professional advice in relation to any particular matters you or your organisation may have.

  • muckingfuppet on 09/06/2021 - 11:09
    +1

    Isn't it free to take it to bobjane/jax tyres to get someone physically inspect it?!

  • brad1-8tsi on 09/06/2021 - 13:02
    +2

    No chords visible. It looks like it's only damage to the rim protector.

    I'd need to look properly but I'd probably run it and monitor

    • wucoldx on 09/06/2021 - 17:40

      this is exactly what the mechanic told me.

  • wucoldx on 09/06/2021 - 17:28

    Hi everyone, thank you for all of your advises, I went to my local repairer and they said it is just the rim protector that got cut through.

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