Chunk out of tyre - please help!

[robbie garlands]

Hi there - I've just found this chunk out of my tyre, is it safe to drive? Please help!

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[dlockers]

It is safe to drive to a tyre shop and get a new tyre. That looks pretty deep and could blow out on a motorway.

 

[robbie garlands]

****, my images haven't worked

 

[robbie garlands]

...or maybe they have

 

[Terminal_Boy]

If in any doubt, fit the spare and drive to your nearest reputable tyre fitter to get it replaced.

 

[kindai]

If in any doubt replace it.

Its the only thing holding you to the road, even a ditchfinder replacement will be safer than one which could blow out.

 

[mjt]

Is that canvas showing underneath? It's very difficult to tell on the internet, so I'd take it to a tyre place and get a proper opinion.
But if that's gone deep - yes, replace it.

 

[iamtheoneneo]

Instant replace. I think the fact that your asking means you know its not advisable to be driving around with that on your car.

 

[Slackworth]

It's probably safe enough to get to a tyre place if it's not too far away and you drive sensibly but like other comments, get it replaced ASAP.

I've had a bulge come on a 2 week old £200 run-flat before as a result of a pot hole, it's annoying as hell but do you really want a blow out at 70mph?! It's just not worth it...

 

[teenwolf]

only way to be sure full pelt down the motorway full wack then start swerving

 

[SonicSW20]

The thick rubber on the sidewall near the wheel is just the rim protection. It is safe to drive on (based on what can be seen in the images), and isn't an MOT fail as it has not gone down to the steel cords / inner tyre structure.

You can review the MOT test criteria here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-ins...les-wheels-tyres-and-suspension#section-5-2-3

For aesthetics you can use some vulcanising rubber glue to stick it back down and forget about it.

 

[MadMan-JaMeS]

Hi there - I've just found this chunk out of my tyre, is it safe to drive? Please help!

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Can't see pictures

 

[teenwolf]

 

[Armageus]

For aesthetics you can use some vulcanising rubber glue to stick it back down and forget about it.

Yep - even the little tube of rubber cement that you get in some bike puncture repair kits will work

 

[Diagro]

Rubber glue it back. Will be fine.
If you are due new rubber any time soon, start having a look for good deals.

 

[JonRGV250]

That's absolutely fine and common place.
No bulge, no cords.
I rarely even advise such minor damage when carrying out MOT's.

 

[Ninco!]

I have a cut like that in one tyre, crops up as an advisory. Going to replace all four soon, never thought to stick it down!