Tire sidewall slight scuff - safe to drive?

[manub]

Hit a curb after driving in a car park in High Wycombe today - when I got home I realised the rear right tire is slightly scuffed. The scuff is not even 1mm deep so I’m assuming that’s safe to drive but keen to hear any thoughts as I’m not an expert. Pic attached - thanks.

 

[GlynG]

Providing there are no bulges in the sidewall of the tyre and no cuts deep enough to expose the inner bracing layers then its perfectly safe and legal to drive. Looking at the picture its a minor blemish - the rim took the brunt of it. (but that's fine too.)

 

[M1tch]

I have worse and drive it still

 

[The_Cable_Guy]

As above, i would say fine, although the crack would suggest these are quiet old tyres?

 

[GRiLLA]

No, it's not safe to drive in High Wycombe, that flyover that's collapsing above the shopping centre can't possibly be fixed by closing one lane out of 4 . That tyre looks fine.

 

[MrT3]

although the crack would suggest these are quiet old tyres?

on a 3 month old vehicle?

 

[The_Cable_Guy]

i guess the impact on the kerb has caused the cracking then, didnt check age of vehicle.

 

[manub]

Yeah, had a pretty bad day in that parking lot. Thanks everybody