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Old 09-08-2012, 12:08 PM
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I just got these tires a week ago and my while they didnt rub i wasn't able to roll the fenders at the same time

Long story short we took a trip and hit a big bump now this is the result.

So do yall think the tire is done for or can i keep driving on it.
Its a toyo 315/35/r17
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Old 09-08-2012, 08:40 PM
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Ouch! Sorry man.
If it was me I'd switch it out for precaution reasons. Not worth it to blow out and possibly cause a wreck
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I have personally seen a lot worse than that on customer vehicles!
If you cannot see any cords in the cut and it is not leaking at all then it really is not that deep and should not be a concern.
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Originally Posted by CO99Z28Vert
I have personally seen a lot worse than that on customer vehicles!
If you cannot see any cords in the cut and it is not leaking at all then it really is not that deep and should not be a concern.
Exactly what he said. The cords are what keep a tire together! Tread rubber wears away so whether it is slightly cut or sliced is no biggie! That is my opinion and I have seen much worse myself!

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dude youre good. ive been running my tires for about 1 1/2 years with a chunk missing out of the tread (nitto 555s) and ive never had a problem. yours doesnt even seem like something to even worry about
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I have seen tires delaminate the tread from heat,if your going to use that tire temporarily and at normal driving speeds it will be ok.

Other than that why risk your life or someone elses over a couple hundred dollars.
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^^^^^^^^^^

What he said!!!
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Originally Posted by StraightTimeStirrups
Exactly what he said. The cords are what keep a tire together! Tread rubber wears away so whether it is slightly cut or sliced is no biggie! That is my opinion and I have seen much worse myself!

Joe
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dude youre good. ive been running my tires for about 1 1/2 years with a chunk missing out of the tread (nitto 555s) and ive never had a problem. yours doesnt even seem like something to even worry about
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I have personally seen a lot worse than that on customer vehicles!
If you cannot see any cords in the cut and it is not leaking at all then it really is not that deep and should not be a concern.

^^^ i agree with all these guys. ive went through this Exact problem before, and you will be just fine. dont fix it if it aint broke..these tires are Not cheap guys. my nitto 315 drag radials were $300 a piece
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The slice doesn't look too bad

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