Should I be worried? [about this tire damage]

[WSBKing420]

Found this on my tire today, I'm assuming it's from curb while parking at some point.. do you think I can just patch it in with some Rubber Glue or should I be considering changing the tire? It doesn't seem like there is any deeper crack in the tire, just a little piece chipped off, it's still hanging on to the tire I can just glue it in.

 

[MikeyC]

No amount of patching can fix that. I'd replace it.

Mike

 

[BMWM3Man]

Found this on my tire today, I'm assuming it's from curb while parking at some point.. do you think I can just patch it in with some Rubber Glue or should I be considering changing the tire? It doesn't seem like there is any deeper crack in the tire, just a little piece chipped off, it's still hanging on to the tire I can just glue it in.

Can't really tell how deep that is but....If it is structurally unsound rubber glue isn't going to fix it unless you just want it to look better cosmetically. I'd drive it locally and see if you experience any loss in pressure, blisters or bubbles etc.

But I guess replacing is always the safest bet.

 

[ATPMSD]

Yes, curb rash. If you do not see any “metal” just ignore it. Glue if you want a cosmetic fix.

 

[Soul Surfer]

Unless it "blisters" or bubbles, tires generally have an extra rib to aid in curb rash protection. This might be the case.

 

[oreobbq]

Looks fine to me. Now if it's a gash where you start seeing the metal construction, replace it immediately.

 

[one2many]

I am the last person you want to ask.
I had a old car with a custom engine, no posi-trac
rear end. I set one new tire on fire doing a burn out
down to the cords. Drove on it for lots of miles.
You can do a Cramer and go till it blows, or replace
it. I do miss the thrill of doing dumb things.
Just showing off.

 

[DocHolliday]

I had similar, just a flap in the 'curb protection' rib. No metal/belts showing, so I glued it. 2K miles later no blisters, bubbles or other issues. YMMV.

 

[BMWM3Man]

I am the last person you want to ask.
I had a old car with a custom engine, no posi-trac
rear end. I set one new tire on fire doing a burn out
down to the cords. Drove on it for lots of miles.
You can do a Cramer and go till it blows, or replace
it. I do miss the thrill of doing dumb things.
Just showing off.

Actually sounds like your the last person we'd want advice from!

 

[Gumball]

As long as you don’t see the cord layers, you’re good.

 

[one2many]

Actually sounds like your the last person we'd want advice from!

Im sorry, I though the story was cool. The moral of the story
is if you blow the tire at high speed, you may have a bucket load
of damage far exceeding the cost of a tire, but you may meet a hot
tow truck driver.

 

[BMWM3Man]

Im sorry, I though the story was cool. The moral of the story
is if you blow the tire at high speed, you may have a bucket load
of damage far exceeding the cost of a tire, but you may meet a hot
tow truck driver.

We need to hang out...!!!

 

[one2many]

We need to hang out...!!!

Ofest perhaps

 

[BMWM3Man]

Ofest perhaps

Becareful what you offer...I come over to Hannover and Alzey/Erbes-Büdesheim area for work...I'll keep you posted! LOL

 

[KenC]

If you don't see the bead, it's probably good. Glue it, and if there's no air leakage, you should be fine.

 

[ODWms]

I’d had that happen a few times on different cars, over the decades. Never had a problem occur because of it.

 

[euro.r]

I have one of those as well. No issues so far and it's been around 9 months.

 

[WADan]

This just happened to me yesterday when I did not take a wide enough turn and the rear wheel caught the curb.
So far there seems no pressure loss on the tire.
I hope the OP would come back and let us know his outcome. Will glueing work? Thanks!

 

[one2many]

Every damage is different. Just replace the tire, next time you will be
a little more careful. Let do the math, $250 tire or risk your like... hum.
And get the rim painted !!

 

[KenC]

If all you see damaged is rubber, then it may just be superficial. At that area if you're not seeing nylon, kevlar, metal or a bead, and there's no air leakage, then it's probably fine. Of course, you can take it to a tire shop and get their opinion.