WS6 Rampage

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So as the tittle reads, I smacked the edge of a curb while pulling out of a gas station that's really a rounded off gutter. I'd dented the lip on the wheel and sliced into the tire a bit. I'm not loosing and air and I'm not noticing any issues with drivability but it just concerns me. I don't want a blow out at 60+ mph!

-NITTO 555 tire (right rear tire)

carlos64030

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You should sell your car ASAP... all is lost.

Camaroking1996

I would at least replace the tire so it doesn't blow out

1BAD02WS6

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the tire might be fine. if you lift up the flap and white is showing, then you need a new tire. If its still black rubber then its fine.

WS6 Rampage

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Just black rubber. No hint of white. ... Not sure if this is a stupid question but should I put a lil dab of JB Weld in between the flap just in case so it doesn't snag on anything or get crap in it?

1BAD02WS6

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you can use rubber cement, or cut it off. Either way if no white is showing under the flap, its only a cosmetic blemish.

camaroboy14

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Ouch that sux

dtsti

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I drove around for about 2 years with a bigger rip in my side wall. That doesnt look to bad you should be alright.

hawiianpwr

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I wouldn't chance it. Change it out!

1badchicken

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yeah man just like he said. Dont mess with side wall damage.
every time you turn it places stress on the tire. Eventually it may bubble or just blow.

1BAD02WS6

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Or you can listen to me. I have been working in the tire
Bissiness for a very long time. If you have the money to blow then go ahead and get a new one, but its not needed at this time

WS6 Rampage

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Greatly appreciate your advise. I just drove 230+ miles on it yesterday and she seemed fine. ... I just need another 5K miles out of them before I swap them out. I just didn't want to buy another set before it was absolutly nessisary. I'm actually a lil more pissed about the wheel dent at this point. I'll NEVER pull out of anywhere again with those stupid rounded off gutters. ******* stupid!! ... I knew it was probably going to happen too. It was just too narrow of a ramp to avoid from the angle I was pulling out at.

808z28camaro

Side wall damage is like a ticking time bomb. it could blow at any minute. a blow out can lead to spinout etc. get it changed asap. tires have high pressure and flex alot on driving especially turning or hiting bumps in the road. imagine a water dam with a slight crack....

Nice drawing of the scene of the accident. lol. 3D and all!!!

my bandit

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just to make you feel better, this happened memorial day of 2010 and i still havent had a problem and ive put over 5000 miles. just make sure to check it and i wouldnt go to the track that way. same tires as you also

Raptor_WS6

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you should be fine milky dont trip..
i'll hook you up with our used tire guy if you want to replace it. maybe he will hook you up with a used 555 if he has one

BoricuaHec01

All is lost, sell your car dude lol jk. I had the same sidewall problem in my old car when I had 19s, it's fine. It's funny how you drew out what happened, cute

oChristiano

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Lol your such a dick. I'm sure thats the last time Milk tells you something like that lmao.

rudytirerack

Rim is fine. I would recommend replacement of the tire anytime there is sidewall damage.

DarkFox118

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new tire, rim's fine. Sidewall damage can cause a blowout, no fun.

I did similar to my subaru about 4 years ago, cept I hit it with BOTH tires and hit it at about 40mph.. yea.. I needed 2 new rims AND 2 new tires.

Your drawing seems awful precise to show a forum, are you an architect or something?

WS6 Rampage

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.... ****'n dick! ...

... That's probably a safe bet.