Tyre Monster - Right to be concerned?

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Tyre Monster - Right to be concerned?
#1
Something has munched a bit of my tyre, I can only assume it was a tyre monster.

Well OK, something has gouged into it, something sharp. There's no way this is coming close to contact with the car itself or a chassis component.

The reason for my concern is that it's taken a good 2mm out of the sidewall at its deepest and it's on the inside edge so I can't monitor it. I'm worried it will become a bulge.

Fecking things are only 3 months old too. Here's a pic-

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Should I be concerned?
Disclaimer: The above is not to be taken to heart and is probably a joke, grow up you big girl.
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#2
Nah carry on
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#3
That's what pot holes do....

Happened to me going to the scrappy last year, their lane was full of deep, sharp potholes and when I got home noticed a gouge and some cracks like that. It did turn into a small bulge but wasn't really noticeable. I couldn't afford another tyre so drove on it for another 6 months or so before getting rid of the car without any issues...of course, you might be unlucky though.
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#4
I'd monitor it. If it's weakened the tyre it'll bulge, and if it does I'd bin it.
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#5
Dunno, its sidewall damage, if it were me id be looking to get it replaced as soon as I could afford.
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#6
I'd replace it.

195/50's are so f*cking cheap anyway, Camskill have Rainsport 2's in at £33.25
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(05-07-2013, 11:44 AM)THE_Liam Wrote: I'd monitor it. If it's weakened the tyre it'll bulge, and if it does I'd bin it.

It won't always bulge. The one I had very similar to that on the outer sidewall just went flat overnight
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i say that'll probs be ok . . .don't blame me if you crash and burn though . .lol
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(05-07-2013, 12:34 PM)4WayDiablo Wrote:
(05-07-2013, 11:44 AM)THE_Liam Wrote: I'd monitor it. If it's weakened the tyre it'll bulge, and if it does I'd bin it.

It won't always bulge. The one I had very similar to that on the outer sidewall just went flat overnight

I hope you blamed Toyo for the bulge? It must be their fault. F1 says so.
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I'd replace it for peace of mind, especially if the little one is gunna be in the car at any point
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(05-07-2013, 12:41 PM)cwspellowe Wrote:
(05-07-2013, 12:34 PM)4WayDiablo Wrote:
(05-07-2013, 11:44 AM)THE_Liam Wrote: I'd monitor it. If it's weakened the tyre it'll bulge, and if it does I'd bin it.

It won't always bulge. The one I had very similar to that on the outer sidewall just went flat overnight

I hope you blamed Toyo for the bulge? It must be their fault. F1 says so.

Of course! It couldnt possibly be my fault!
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#12
Nah that's fine. I've seen worse. Mainly on eds car!!
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#13
Hmm. Tough call imo, if it were on the outside I'd be more inclined to leave it and monitor. But as it's not, maybe worth changing it.
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I would put it on my rear, keep an eye on it, and keep my cool.

If it starts bulging just change trye, if not goodo, but dont do any 100+ high speed rallycrossing with it Wink
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Its always going to be bugging you so for the price of a new tyer then I would change it. Better to be safe than sorry an all that. After all, cheap enough just for the peice of mind.
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#16
For the sake of 30 quid I'd change it, especially since you're ferrying around the girlfriend and little one.
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#17
I've seen worse and if it was mine, I'd keep an eye on it. But it's a judgement call and I don't have a child to drive around.
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sidewall damage leads to a blow out.

remember the sidewalls carry the entire weight of the car, when you corner the weight is then transferred unequally-----
so play safe and go and buy a tyre....
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#19
I think I'll replace it when I get back, too short notice now. Will just take it safe and steady and have a peep at it whenever I can.

Fecking thing. Maybe I'll bung it on the spare wheel.
Disclaimer: The above is not to be taken to heart and is probably a joke, grow up you big girl.
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#20
Bit of duct tape, be grand
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(05-07-2013, 06:40 PM)Stephen Wrote: Bit of duct tape, be grand


lol
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Check out my project project thread to see how sidewall damaage goes. Get replaced for tge cost of it , i jiston did all4 for 162
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