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01-25-2013, 03:48 PM
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Damage to Tire Sidewall
I need some advice from some of you more experienced folks. After pulling into my latest koa site I noticed I had a chunk missing from the sidewall of my passenger side rear outside tire. The area is about 2 inches in diameter and maybe a sixteenth of an inch deep. I have no idea when this occurred. To the best of my knowledge I did not hit anything but it sure looks like a section was carved out. Is this a SERIOUS injury to the tire? Am I looking at an imminent blowout when I get back on the road? or am I better off replacing that tire?
Jonesy
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01-25-2013, 04:45 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Boise Idaho
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I would attempt to find a reputable tire shop in the area that
- Would give you and honest answer.
- Be able to replace your tire with the proper brand if necessary.
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1986 40' Dog House #86
0 hp 8V92 Allison HT740
Soon to be 500hp ISM with ZF 6 Speed
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01-25-2013, 05:42 PM
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Location: Sugarland, TX or Salida,CO
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I don't consider a 1/16th deep scar to be major on this size of tire. The sidewalls are very thick and full of steel belts. Basically you peeled off the surface rubber.
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01-25-2013, 06:00 PM
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Thanks for the responses, Does anyone know if damage like this (chunks out of the sidewall) are common on these behemoth tires?
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01-25-2013, 08:25 PM
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I'd say that tire surface scars are not terribly unusual.
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