Curbed - damage to tyre?

Booner! · 8 Nov 2007 at 11:40

I was going about 20mph through my estate when some old biddy came round a corner on my side of the road...

I dodged her and thought I got away with it, till "bump" the back left wheel hit the curb... knocking me slightly - I knew that I had probably damaged it badly :mad:

Anyways, it took a very small chunk out of the wheel, which isn't obvious at all. However, the tyre has a small chunk missing and its on the wall of the tyre. It looks like a flap, as it is still attached. (no pics sorry!)

Now, I know this could be a dangerous thing to have and it is also an MOT failure.

Do I take it to my local garage where I bought it and ask them if its worth changing? (rather than go to a tyre shop, where they will just recommend I buy a new tyre) Any alternatives in this situation? how important is it that I get it looked at?

Columbo · 8 Nov 2007 at 11:42

Blow out risk = very important, get it checked.

Simple rule really bud.

needmorespeed · 8 Nov 2007 at 11:42

change it it could have damaged the inside of the tyre but you won't know until it bulges or blows

Booner! · 8 Nov 2007 at 11:43

It is the size of a finger nail if that helps...

Booner! · 8 Nov 2007 at 13:25

I had it checked just now and the result was "all clear" Phew!

Turns out that it hasn't damaged the tyre as only the wall came off and didn't expose webbing or canvas.

Saved me a few pennies!

needmorespeed · 8 Nov 2007 at 13:57

Booner! said:
I had it checked just now and the result was "all clear" Phew!

Turns out that it hasn't damaged the tyre as only the wall came off and didn't expose webbing or canvas.

Saved me a few pennies!

I would still keep an eye on it as it could have been damaged internally if it has it will bulge as air leaks though and eventually it will blow out

penski · 8 Nov 2007 at 14:02

Was it Merlin who had a blowout recently?

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