What is it? (Tyre related)

TripleT · 1 Apr 2007 at 22:27

Hi there,

I've got a strip poking out of one of my front tyres :confused:

It's coming out where the tyre meets the alloy and is a thin strip, kind of like the binding tape you use on boxes. About 1cm wide, 2cm long.

I'll get a picture tomorrow as it's dark now.

Any idea what it is? I'll be getting two new front tyres anyway as they're near the marker now but I'm just curious.

Cheers

TomO · 1 Apr 2007 at 23:29

sounds like a kerb protector, helps stop kerbing the wheels.

TripleT · 2 Apr 2007 at 00:29

Yer they have rim-protectors, but I thought that this was just the protrusion of the tyre wall? This is coming from actually inside the tyre between the seal.

TripleT · 3 Apr 2007 at 11:18

Image of the offending item below

Anyone have any ideas what it is? Is it dangerous to drive with as I'm going over to Hull (god knows why!) on Thursday.

Cheers

P.S - Sorry for the poor picture, did it in a rush this morning

kaiowas · 3 Apr 2007 at 11:19

It's not the metal clip from a now departed balancing weight is it?

TripleT · 3 Apr 2007 at 11:34

Nah, weights are on the inside (flat strips).

needmorespeed · 3 Apr 2007 at 11:44

that shouldn't be there then you want to hope it hasn't go though the sidewall or it new tyre time

TripleT · 3 Apr 2007 at 11:48

I know it shouldn't be there!

It's not metal though or anything, it's just like a plastic strip poking out from INSIDE the tyre. If anything I'd guess it was the seal between tyre/alloy, the pressure is spot on though.

Really is odd :confused:

Tyre is a Goodyear NCT5 by the way (served me well actually, was put on the car by the previous owner 2.5 years ago!). Will be getting two new front tyres in a few weeks anyway.

TinkerBell · 3 Apr 2007 at 12:01

How about go to a garage who work with tyres and see what they say?

Mr_White · 3 Apr 2007 at 12:12

TinkerBell said:
How about go to a garage who work with tyres and see what they say?

"Hmmm yeah mate... well your problem is you've got a piece of plastic stuck in your tyre... *pulls it out*, Ok that'll be £40"

TinkerBell · 3 Apr 2007 at 12:22

Mr_White said:
"Hmmm yeah mate... well your problem is you've got a piece of plastic stuck in your tyre... *pulls it out*, Ok that'll be £40"

Well just go to a place that offers free checks, and ask if they will charge anything before you ask them anything, which I did when i wanted to check if there was any damage under the front of my car, they said there was just a bolt loose and didnt charge me for it to be tightened.

TripleT · 3 Apr 2007 at 12:24

TinkerBell said:
How about go to a garage who work with tyres and see what they say?

It's an idea, but I'd rather not waste mine or their time if it's something trivial which is why I'm asking on here first

It seems to be fine and not affecting the tyre itself so I'm not overly worried about it, merely curious. If it started losing pressure etc then it would go straight to the garage!

As it stands I'll be replacing the tyre in a few weeks anyway so will find out then for sure. If I do have time then I'll pop into a garage but I doubt I will. I've also already done a 200mile motorway journey with it and not died

D4VE · 3 Apr 2007 at 12:29

how odd, bit like a clothes label

TripleT · 3 Apr 2007 at 17:42

Kinda, wish I could tuck it in

Better picutres:

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spoonz · 3 Apr 2007 at 17:59

just pull it

and take more photos

wassap · 3 Apr 2007 at 18:59

I have had this before, its like label that they have on an alloy, mine seemed like a really thin metallic label.

Ev0 · 3 Apr 2007 at 21:07

spoonz said:
and take more photos

Muncher · 3 Apr 2007 at 21:13

I have seen the same thing before on our Passat I think, I don't think it's doing any harm.

TripleT · 3 Apr 2007 at 21:29

Sweet. If I get a blowout and die I'm blaming you lot

As I said they're getting changed in a few weeks anywho.

Cheers