Damaged tyre after hitting kerb

Discussion in 'Wheels and Tyres' started by Stockdale, Jan 28, 2020.

  1. Stockdale New Member

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    Hi all,

    I would like some expert opinion on something if possible.

    I hit a kerb during bad weather after exiting a roundabout, and this left my alloy scratched and my tyre sliced on the sidewall as shown on these pictures.

    https://drive.google.com/open?id=1lfmcsvLR7JbHnskDlcNw3Gz2Eqv4o9Ju
    https://drive.google.com/open?id=1JhHQAeuswW5QXzacNL94PmCl8j_6kj0V
    https://drive.google.com/open?id=1JhHQAeuswW5QXzacNL94PmCl8j_6kj0V

    I stopped to check the damages and drove back home for another 20 miles without noticing any vibration in the steering wheel and the car still drove straight without leaning to the left or to the right.

    Do you guys think it is worth me bringing the car to a garage to have the tyre checked and running the risk of them flogging me new tyres anyway, or does it look ok?

    Many thanks.
     
  2. Tristan

    Tristan Paid Member Paid Member

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    Definitely get it checked.
     
  3. Stockdale New Member

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    Thanks for the advice, I'll get this checked out at the weekend
     
  4. D11BBA

    D11BBA Forum Member

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    Plus laser wheel alignment as the chances are it’ll need doing.
     
  5. Savagesam

    Savagesam Moderator Staff Member Moderator

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    I’d stick a new tyre on to be safe. It’s the only thing holding you to the tarmac at the end of the day.
     

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