Slice in Tire's Sidewall: Is it safe to Drive on?
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Slice in Tire's Sidewall: Is it safe to Drive on? I just bought these ws6 wheels and stock f1 tires from a mid 01 WS6. They are the orginal tires- 275/40/17 Eagle F1s.
The guy I bought them from went up on a curb on one of the wheels, he slid the wheel down the curb and when he did,the curb put a slice in the sidewall and also bent the outer lip. I dont know if this quarter-sized slice in the sidewall is a big deal, or if its safe to drive on? Any help would be appreciated! (Pics Below)
Thanks!
The guy I bought them from went up on a curb on one of the wheels, he slid the wheel down the curb and when he did,the curb put a slice in the sidewall and also bent the outer lip. I dont know if this quarter-sized slice in the sidewall is a big deal, or if its safe to drive on? Any help would be appreciated! (Pics Below)
Thanks!
I don't think it's into the cords looks like it's more superficial than anything but I can't disagree with Brad, definately better safe than sorry. Get a set of drag radials and keep the extra tire as a spare.
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I have almost the same sized cut in my r/f tire
. HAd 2 people look at it and tell me it won't be a problem?
It's snot down to the cord, but it does take away a significant amount of the rubber from that one spot, which in my opinion, would weaken the sidewall there.
I teach pursuit driving and push my ride pretty hard through the corners. New tire going on Tuesday
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Thank God for road hazard warranties.
. HAd 2 people look at it and tell me it won't be a problem?It's snot down to the cord, but it does take away a significant amount of the rubber from that one spot, which in my opinion, would weaken the sidewall there.
I teach pursuit driving and push my ride pretty hard through the corners. New tire going on Tuesday
.Thank God for road hazard warranties
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.......I WOULDN'T unless you go veeeerrrry sssslllooowwww....... I just looked again,is that a dent in the rim???If it is,I would get that fixed also.... 
