Intox1221

Hey everyone. Well what do you guys think, it looks pretty bad, and feels awful too. This is the rear right tire, the front one got a pretty bad beating too. Is it safe riding on this, should i replace just that one tire, or all the tires ? I have around 6500 miles on mire so the tread is not all that bad. Help !!!!

blackjackman

what the heck happened ?

cparris

I'm guessing a curb. That looks painful.

I imagine it would be alright to drive on for a while, but I'd be weary of hitting any pot holes or anything. The tire would be thinner at that point where it ripped, so I imagine it would be easier to puncture.

Of course, maybe tires are built so well that there won't be any problems...? Not sure.

J RIDE 81

I would replace it and check your allignment, you may have threw it off. G'luck and let us know.

nuttyirishman

Ouch!

Thats worse than mine! I had a similar situation happen to me leaving the toll booth at an airport. The only diffrence I see is a chunk came out of my tire vs. a cut with yours.

Mine runs fine. Good luck.

Intox1221

Thanks. Theres this curb on I-Drive followed by an immediate lane opening to enter into and turn right. Unless you concsiously/carefully do it everytime you'd be fine, apprently this time i wasnt. The car drives normal, i was worried about alignment myself.

TorontoTL

I would certainly bite the bullet and get new tires. The side walls are what has to support the car as it hits bumps and potholes. For your safety I wouldn't want to be driving on tires that have sidewalls damaged. Sorry to see that happen to you. Happened to me in my last car and I had to buy new tires.

svtmike

Besides being torn, that sidewall says "Bridgestone". Definitely replace. Unsafe at any speed.

Mike

stevehil

I have a set of OEM rims with tires- never used if you want to deal

Intox1221

I was just going to inquire about that. But here is my situation; i would be interested in replacing my two wheels because they're the only ones that got damaged. And i was just looking for an excuse to change me EL42's anyway. Firstly, would you be willing to sell only two of your wheels+Tires??? If yes, we can talk some numbers, you can PM me if you want or email me on intox1221@yahoo.com. I mean if i cud two get new wheels (since mine are scrathed pretty bad), i might just as well stick with EL42's and change em later.

TorontoTL, and the rest thanks for ur input.

svtmike: You sure lightend up my situation... LOL