Small tear in tire sidewall

Karnidge · 05-13-2022, 03:19 PM

I noticed this today when I was washing my car. A small tear in the tire sidewall. The tires are almost new, only 4K miles on them.

Not sure what to do. I imagine I should have this looked at before it causes a blowout. Has anyone run into this before? Is this repairable?

BMWILUVU · 05-13-2022, 03:22 PM

That tire is done. Check the tire's warranty and replace that tire if possible by itself. That can't be fixed safely and I would not drive too aggressively until its fixed.

FrankMstein · 05-13-2022, 03:34 PM

Warranty

grannyknot · 05-13-2022, 04:02 PM

That looks like a flaw in the tire not tear from hitting something.

overcoil · 05-13-2022, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grannyknot

That looks like a flaw in the tire not tear from hitting something.

I see 'bubble' often from pothole or curbing. What do you think ?

440i6MT · 05-13-2022, 05:29 PM

I had a bigger tear and bubble on my car tire for thousands of miles, and I would toss the car around. Never an inkling of a problem.

Don't burn your own money.

Karnidge · 05-13-2022, 05:52 PM

I'm paranoid now that I am going to get a flat. With no spare tire, it is something I want to avoid.

I heard that damage to the sidewall of a tire isn't repairable but I'm not sure if that's true.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 440i6MT

I had a bigger tear and bubble on my car tire for thousands of miles, and I would toss the car around. Never an inkling of a problem.

Don't burn your own money.

overcoil · 05-13-2022, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karnidge

I'm paranoid now that I am going to get a flat. With no spare tire, it is something I want to avoid.

I heard that damage to the sidewall of a tire isn't repairable but I'm not sure if that's true.

No one who owns a business will repair that.

NickyC · 05-13-2022, 06:23 PM

EXTRA LOAD

Mavus · 05-13-2022, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karnidge

I'm paranoid now that I am going to get a flat. With no spare tire, it is something I want to avoid.

I heard that damage to the sidewall of a tire isn't repairable but I'm not sure if that's true.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 440i6MT

I had a bigger tear and bubble on my car tire for thousands of miles, and I would toss the car around. Never an inkling of a problem.

Don't burn your own money.

the sidewall damage is usually not repairable. In your case it seems there is a bubble if you look above the tear. This tire may have internal damage. You should definitely dismount it and inspect it, and then decide if you want to replace it. It may be unsafe to continue using it.

grannyknot · 05-13-2022, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caravaggio

I see 'bubble' often from pothole or curbing. What do you think ?

You can clearly see the bubble under that tear, as others have said, no one will fix that. See if you can call in your warranty, they are Michelin's so you certainly paid for that warranty.

GuidoK · 05-13-2022, 08:25 PM

replace.
the bump shows that tyre had a hit I think.

///M Power-Belgium · 05-13-2022, 08:58 PM

Replace ASAP .

Remember Paul Walker ...

Karnidge · 05-14-2022, 09:27 AM

Thanks for all the feedback. I am having the tire replaced on Tuesday. Until then, she is resting in my garage.

Westside Guy · 05-14-2022, 10:00 AM

Better safe than sorry, you are making the right move!

FrankMstein · 05-16-2022, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickyc

extra load

extra load
extra load

br2wdc · 05-16-2022, 09:44 AM

I feel your pain, though mine was self inflicted: I clipped a median a little too close and didn't realize until a week later

Clearly mine was much worse then yours but same issue, I had to replace, but I was looking to replace all four anyhow so this just accelerated the decision.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karnidge

Thanks for all the feedback. I am having the tire replaced on Tuesday. Until then, she is resting in my garage.

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