Chunk out of Tyre Sidewall Missing, is it safe?

Dominic-Toretto · 10 Apr 2020 at 16:32

Hey all, hope everyone is well.

Recently bought an approved used car from Mercedes just before all the madness began, I have just noticed some slight damage to one of the tyres. I am assuming this is safe, as Mercedes must have noticed it surely. Any how pic below:

Dominic-Toretto · 10 Apr 2020 at 20:19

Thanks all for input, good to know it is safe. I will how ever reach out to my friendly contact at the dealer to see if anything can be done.

Dominic-Toretto · 14 Feb 2021 at 11:03

Maze man said:
Basically the bottom line is there are no wrong answers here.
Chances are that this tyre will probably still last the test of time but if you don't want to take any chances get it replaced asap, end of! (unless you're skint).
This will end all worries of potential risk.
I'd be more inclined to be worried about how much filler is in the lip of that rim which has been clearly repaired and repainted.
I come across these all the time working in a body shop (30 years).
Hope this helps.

Hi, thanks for the info. Curious how you can tell the lip has filler in?

Dominic-Toretto · 14 Feb 2021 at 11:14

naefeart said:
How long have you had the car?

if you bought it pre COVID and have driven it since, I don’t see why the dealer is going to take responsibility -?

This is a 6 month old thread so the issue was resolved lol. Car was bought post covid