SRC350F

So... took a look at my wheels... noticed some of the sidewall has been slashed but not breached... was told by a friend who looked at it to just do a patch job since these michelin tires are z rated.... other friends are saying to replace the tire meaning replace the set (only been driven on for 8k miles)

An explanation as to what could have happened is that metal may have slashed the tire... construction ftw!

So... again tire wall has not been breached but seeking advice... replace the tire? or patch it? thanks guys

GearHead69

I've always been told if the sidewall is messed up you can't patch it and be safe as the sidewall flexes so much. I'd replace the tire if it was me.

SRC350F

I can replace jsut the one tire? o.O thought on most AWD cars you replace the entire set b/c of the AWD

GearHead69

Let me ask you this. You have a good unused spare, right? If you need to buy 1 tire then put that new one with the spare on the car (effectively 2 new tires), and the good tire that was on the car use that as the new spare.

What you are not supposed to do is mix a new tire with a used tire as they have different wear patterns, and you are not supposed to mix two different brands on the same axle.

The only thing now is that you'll have 2 brand new tires and 2 used tires on the car. Look at this way, it will be cheaper to buy tires since you'll only be buying 2 at a time.

If having all 4 tires new means that much then go for it, but you don't have to is what I'm saying.

LxsCf RCF

Definitely replace in a set of two, and use the extra for a spare in case you have another situation with another tire. Never try to repair a sidewall damage, plus any reputable tire shop won't repair it anyways. Not worth the risk.

tanaka826

I have been in the tire industry for over 9 years, and of course you can just replace one tire if you prefer.

It is always recommended that you replace two tires at the same time because the circumference is going to be different.

Unfotunately, you can NOT repair any tire if theres a damage in the sidewall of the tire.

Go to a near by tire shop and ask them to measure the tread depth for you and if the tire reads more than 7/32nds of an inch you should be able to get away with just one tire.

If, than 7 I would recommend replacing both.

Poqman

I thought a tire shop could shave a new tire to match the diameter of the old tire?? Then you would be back on schedule for all 4 tires to wear out at the same time.

tmf2004

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sounds great? what is done to the engine? Sounds like a S/C?