dombanks Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 The squeeze has done this to her tyre... It's a toyo that came on her Mazda 2 on the rear. Looks a bit like its the rim protector that's just been knocked off a bit. She did it this morning and the tyre hasn't gone down at all should we replace it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreigM Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 nah, it'll be fine - would pass an MoT no problem. Its the rim protector and is a sacrificial piece of rubber. You can't see canvas or other parts of the construction - I've done track days on much worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Colonial Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 IMHO, yes, replace it. Sucks I know, but easier to replace the tyre and impossible to replace the squeeze. Once the sidewall ha been damaged, I would never fully trust it at speed. Just MHO, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveD Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 should be fine but would be sensible to replace it imho ,you wouldnt want anything on your concience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cast iron Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 I can't believe anyone can make a judgement on a safety issue from a photo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenh Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 I think the problem is, Dom, that whilst the piece of rubber which has been torn off isn't "structural" the tyre as a whole has clearly had quite a blow. What you dont know and can't see is whether some damage has been done to the carcass of the tyre. Possibly not, but short of getting a tyre fitter to remove the tyre and re-fit you'll never know. Hope you're keeping well, by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenh Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 impossible to replace the squeeze. Not strictly true. If you look around hard enough you might even find a newer model. ;) :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammy Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 If I squint I can see the fabric of the side wall ? It's only money you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveD Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 I can't believe anyone can make a judgement on a safety issue from a photo! would you let your wife drive around on it i can see enough from that photo to say i wouldnt let bev drive around on it thats for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Verona Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Best bet is to get it changed and ask an expert (probably not the tyre fitter) if the sidewall has been damaged. You may be able to see for yourself if you look closely at the inside of the wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Everall Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Leave it and it will be fine if canvas/inner radial wiries not showing. I have similar issue but man at tyre centre said its ok as the tyre wall is not damaged and it has not bulged. just keep an eye on it Terry The tight arsed tyke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dombanks Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 It was done at <2mph as she was manoeuvring on the drive where she lives and clipped this sort of curb/low level wall thing made of stone. Most of the marks you can see in the photo rubbed off with no actual damage to the wheel. Apparently, she's admitted that the but was hanging off also she pulled it off. No slits/scratches/tears to the side walls other than this chunk of rubber that sticks out. Seems a bit harsh to replace the tyre but it's her choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbonizer Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 I can't believe anyone can make a judgement on a safety issue from a photo! Pardon! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Dastardly Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Do you have a full sized spare? Swap the wheel, or the tyre if it's a steel wheel. I'm sure your damaged one would do for emergencies. (But get it checked by tyre dealer too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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