Crack in Sidewall - How bad?

Benadrylz · 12-21-2012, 11:57 AM

Hey guys. While detailing my car today I noticed a crack in the sidewall of my right-front tire. How bad is it?

cptspeed · 12-21-2012, 11:59 AM

its a maypop for sure!

Benadrylz · 12-21-2012, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by cptspeed

its a maypop for sure!

Dammit

OMGWTFBBQ · 12-21-2012, 12:07 PM

If you're unsure about stuff like this, I'd recommend just getting a new tire. Better safe than sorry. A blowout isn't something I'd take a risk on, especially the front tire.

Trips · 12-21-2012, 12:11 PM

A small scratch or cut is one thing but that looks like it might of penetrated midway of the sidewall. I'd replace it.

Life's worth more than that tire.

WhiskeyHotel · 12-21-2012, 04:07 PM

Could be a manufacturing defect - hit'em up for a freebie. Unless of course you know for sure you did it.

Benadrylz · 12-21-2012, 04:18 PM

Just picked up Michelin PSS F255/40/19 and R275/35/19's. Holding off on the alignment until next week when my rear camber kit/springs come in.

kenchan · 12-21-2012, 05:13 PM

yah, i wouldn't risk my car and life for a $300 tire..

Benadrylz · 12-21-2012, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, i wouldn't risk my car and life for a $300 tire..

I agree. Discount Tire was also very happy to agree for my safety I'm sure.

On the plus side. RE-050A to PSS is a huge difference. It feels so... grippy

Z-Girl 12 · 12-21-2012, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by OMGWTFBBQ

If you're unsure about stuff like this, I'd recommend just getting a new tire. Better safe than sorry. A blowout isn't something I'd take a risk on, especially the front tire.

Word

12-21-2012, 11:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
Benadrylz Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Humble, TX Posts: 153 Drives: '10 FairladyZ M6 Rep Power: 13	Crack in Sidewall - How bad? Hey guys. While detailing my car today I noticed a crack in the sidewall of my right-front tire. How bad is it?

12-21-2012, 11:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
cptspeed Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: tampa Posts: 799 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 17	its a maypop for sure! __________________ FI CBE, 20" forged specialties rims, swift springs, boston subs, kicker amp, focal components

12-21-2012, 12:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	A small scratch or cut is one thing but that looks like it might of penetrated midway of the sidewall. I'd replace it. Life's worth more than that tire. Felix 808 likes this. __________________

12-21-2012, 04:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
WhiskeyHotel Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 530 Drives: 2015 GT-R PW Premium Rep Power: 17	Could be a manufacturing defect - hit'em up for a freebie. Unless of course you know for sure you did it. DEpointfive0 likes this.

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OMGWTFBBQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: the OC Posts: 1,886 Drives: 08 SGM IS350 Rep Power: 4549	If you're unsure about stuff like this, I'd recommend just getting a new tire. Better safe than sorry. A blowout isn't something I'd take a risk on, especially the front tire.

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Benadrylz Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Humble, TX Posts: 153 Drives: '10 FairladyZ M6 Rep Power: 13	Just picked up Michelin PSS F255/40/19 and R275/35/19's. Holding off on the alignment until next week when my rear camber kit/springs come in.

12-21-2012, 05:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, i wouldn't risk my car and life for a $300 tire..