Tyre Damage

adi555 · 09-09-2020, 02:35 AM

Can this tyre be used or get it replaced? There's no air leak, the cut does not look deep though. Please suggest

ttimbo · 09-09-2020, 02:44 AM

1. Is it a RFT?
2. How did it happen? Ie, might there be carcass damage due to a high impact?
3. How old (yrs/distance) is the tyre?

Personally, I'm super-cautious about tyres; I'd probably replace it. However, if it is a RFT and wasn't damaged by a high speed impact, I *might* consider swapping to the rear of the car and keeping a close eye on it until I'm ready for a new set of tyres

adi555 · 09-09-2020, 03:51 AM

Yes this is Pirelli RFT. I don't know how it happened, the tyre has about 3-4mm thread life on it. This is already on the rear. Tyre is 2 yr old Looks more like surface cut?

Peter_R · 09-09-2020, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by adi555

Yes this is Pirelli RFT. I don't know how it happened, the tyre has about 3-4mm thread life on it. This is already on the rear. Tyre is 2 yr old Looks more like surface cut?

It is difficult to assess from a picture on a forum. For your own safety, get an assessment from two local tyre fitters and take it from there.

oakey46 · 09-09-2020, 02:56 PM

If you have any damage on the sidewall of a tyre, here's what it says on Continental Tyres UK website:
'Cuts are the result of external influences like bad road conditions, protruding bodywork parts or sharp, foreign objects such as stones or glass. If you discover damage in the form of a cut on the tyre surface, you should visit your local tyre retailer and have your tyres immediately checked by a professional.'
From what I can see and from personal experience, it would be unwise to drive with a tyre in that condition because it could cause a blow out at any time, with appropriate consequences.
In the UK it would result in an MOT (Ministry of Transport annual safety test) failure.
I recently had to replace a winter tyre where a sharp object had penetrated through the outer tread block (near the shoulder) and resulted in the steel re-inforcing wires becoming clearly visible, despite only being approx 2cm length. The tyre dealer I used for the replacement told me he would have had to fail the car if it was in for MOT (my X1 is only 2 ½ years old, although MOT is only required on cars at 3 years old and annually thereafter).
In any event, it is a wise precaution to regularly check your tyres for any signs of damage.

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ttimbo Major 282 Rep 1,491 Posts Drives: F48 X1 25i AW; F20 M135i AW Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	1. Is it a RFT? 2. How did it happen? Ie, might there be carcass damage due to a high impact? 3. How old (yrs/distance) is the tyre? Personally, I'm super-cautious about tyres; I'd probably replace it. However, if it is a RFT and wasn't damaged by a high speed impact, I might consider swapping to the rear of the car and keeping a close eye on it until I'm ready for a new set of tyres __________________ BMW F22 M240i; F48 X1 25i, BMW F20 M135i Peugeot T9 308 GTi 270 Renaultsport Megane 3 Trophy-R, Renault Clio Sport 182.
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adi555 Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 204 Posts Drives: F48 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Mum iTrader: (0)	Yes this is Pirelli RFT. I don't know how it happened, the tyre has about 3-4mm thread life on it. This is already on the rear. Tyre is 2 yr old Looks more like surface cut?
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oakey46 Lieutenant 159 Rep 458 Posts Drives: BMW 2 A/T 220i Lux Auto 1.5 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: England iTrader: (0)	If you have any damage on the sidewall of a tyre, here's what it says on Continental Tyres UK website: 'Cuts are the result of external influences like bad road conditions, protruding bodywork parts or sharp, foreign objects such as stones or glass. If you discover damage in the form of a cut on the tyre surface, you should visit your local tyre retailer and have your tyres immediately checked by a professional.' From what I can see and from personal experience, it would be unwise to drive with a tyre in that condition because it could cause a blow out at any time, with appropriate consequences. In the UK it would result in an MOT (Ministry of Transport annual safety test) failure. I recently had to replace a winter tyre where a sharp object had penetrated through the outer tread block (near the shoulder) and resulted in the steel re-inforcing wires becoming clearly visible, despite only being approx 2cm length. The tyre dealer I used for the replacement told me he would have had to fail the car if it was in for MOT (my X1 is only 2 ½ years old, although MOT is only required on cars at 3 years old and annually thereafter). In any event, it is a wise precaution to regularly check your tyres for any signs of damage.
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