Hit a curb, please advice if tire needs replacement

[bluerivernile]

Hi, I am new to the forum. I apologize in advance if I am breaking any rules.

I had stupidly hit a curb trying to perfectly parallel park in Boston street on my brand new MY. After hearing the dreading noise and a heartbreak I inspected the damage. Not sure if the tire needs replacement.

I am not able to sleep over this

 

[trm2]

With that chunk missing from the sidewall, I would replace it. Tires are just too import.

 

[zoomer0056]

The condition looks questionable. It's s hard to tell how deep the tear could be with only a picture. Open a service request through the Tesla app. Replacing that tire will give you peace of mind and a good night's sleep.

 

[ATPMSD]

Don’t go to Tesla! Take your car to a reputable tire shop such as Discount Tire and talk with them.

 

[trm2]

They will most likely tell you to replace two tires so the tires on each axel match. They have a valid point, but it really depends on your tread depth.

 

[bluerivernile]

Thanks for all your help. I really appreciate it. I guess I will need to replace the tire. I couldn’t find discount tire near me and Costco doesn’t have these in stock.

The car has under 500miles, will it still require to replace both the tires ?

Any ideas how much will it cost to ask Tesla service to replace it and if they will be able to get the exact same tire ?

 

[gaswalla]

You don’t need two tires if you only have 500 miles driven. Discount Tires and Americas Tires are the same - check what is local to you. You must have access to a tire shop (LOL). If you insist on using Tesla - it’s a mobile service, put in your request for same tire in the app. My guess is about 350-400 bottom line

 

[Unclepaul]

Tire shop (or Tesla) will also spin your rim to make sure you did not bend the wheel as well.

 

[fredzos]

Thanks for all your help. I really appreciate it. I guess I will need to replace the tire. I couldn’t find discount tire near me and Costco doesn’t have these in stock.

The car has under 500miles, will it still require to replace both the tires ?

Any ideas how much will it cost to ask Tesla service to replace it and if they will be able to get the exact same tire ?

is there NTB in your area?

 

[ATPMSD]

FWIW a gash in the side of a tire does not automagically require a replacement. So long as you cannot see any of the cord and it does not blister it is typically OK. But, you should have a professional look at it. At a minimum the wheel needs to be spun.

 

[Tam]

...I had stupidly hit a curb trying to perfectly parallel park in Boston street on my brand new MY. After hearing the dreading noise and a heartbreak I inspected the damage. Not sure if the tire needs replacement...

I would replace it because the side is less tough than your tread surface.

 

[finrock]

So long as you cannot see any of the cord and it does not blister it is typically OK.

Agreed, no need to replace. This happened to me on my minivan. I took it to the local America's Tire shop (which has always done me right in the past) and they said that this damage is superficial, and not worthy of replacing the tire. That was >10k miles ago. Kudos to them for not selling me another tire (or two), and needless to say, I will be taking all of my cars back to that shop whenever I need new tires.

 

[bluerivernile]

Update: I took it to nearby tire place and they advised not to replace the tire as the damage is minimal. They asked to keep an eye on the tire pressure for couple of days. I dint see any changes.

Thanks for all the help.

 

[SpicyPaneer]

If change that, you never know if your going on a curve and get a blowout

 

[Rajan Kalia]

Update: I took it to nearby tire place and they advised not to replace the tire as the damage is minimal. They asked to keep an eye on the tire pressure for couple of days. I dint see any changes.

Thanks for all the help.

Had same issue today . Hows it going on for you. Had any issues? Here is my tire look like .

 

[SpicyPaneer]

Had same issue today . Hows it going on for you. Had any issues? Here is my tire look like . View attachment 972507

You need to replace the tire, the rim looks okay, but the tires guys take off the tire they should let you know for any cracks in the rim.

 

[LahKolMobil]

I had the same thing happened to me, America Tires suggested to keep the tire and watch for any bulging on the side wall. I decided to replace the tire just to be on the safe side, since the MY is a heavy car, I use it a lot for out of town trips, plus there is no spare tire. The new tire cost $350 out the door and included balancing. Luckily, my rim was not bent or cracked.

 

[Rajan Kalia]

You need to replace the tire, the rim looks okay, but the tires guys take off the tire they should let you know for any cracks in the rim.

Thanks bhai. Planning to change the tire

 

[SpicyPaneer]

Thanks bhai. Planning to change the tire

Too risky for any side or near the rim of the tire impact. Not worth it, someone can get badly hurt, car can be replaced.

 

[Rajan Kalia]

Too risky for any side or near the rim of the tire impact. Not worth it, someone can get badly hurt, car can be replaced.

Yes , i’ll get it changed