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ran into a pothole today which cracked my front right tire sidewall... did some research but still can’t figure out what to do, please help
-wondering if it would need to be replaced...(drove about 10miles home, not leaking for now)
if so, would it be okay to only replace that tire without causing issues on the AWD system?
-Checked multiple articles online...
some said it’s okay as long as the other tires are not worn out (less than 3/32” of difference with new tire) (new turanza el400-02 have 9/32” tread depth and mine had 8/32” when I did my 5k mi service...now about 6700mi on it, more than 7.75/32” maybe?)
while some said replacing all 4 is recommended to avoid drivetrain damages
here is a picture of the crack...
Edit: Since some of you replied that I can replace just that one, last question...doesn’t matter if I do it at the dealership or outside right? My local dealership charges 300 with installation while I can get one on amazon for 177 and take it to a local tire shop for installation
Had this happen to me once. Just replace the one. Also, if you go to places like Firestone, even if you buy only one tire, you get free rotations on all your tires in the future for that car.
ran into a pothole today which cracked my front right tire sidewall... did some research but still can’t figure out what to do, please help
-wondering if it would need to be replaced...(drove about 10miles home, not leaking for now)
if so, would it be okay to only replace that tire without causing issues on the AWD system?
-Checked multiple articles online...
some said it’s okay as long as the other tires are not worn out (less than 3/32” of difference with new tire) (new turanza el400-02 have 9/32” tread depth and mine had 8/32” when I did my 5k mi service...now about 6700mi on it, more than 7.75/32” maybe?)
while some said replacing all 4 is recommended to avoid drivetrain damages
here is a picture of the crack...
Edit: Since some of you replied that I can replace just that one, last question...doesn’t matter if I do it at the dealership or outside right? My local dealership charges 300 with installation while I can get one on amazon for 177 and take it to a local tire shop for installation
Dang that’s rough, if I lived in a place with roads that could do that to my tires, I would definitely get the tire road hazard protection for my tires haha.
Dang that’s rough, if I lived in a place with roads that could do that to my tires, I would definitely get the tire road hazard protection for my tires haha.
Been extra careful since I got the car...no scraping no scratches... until today lol
guess i wasnt paying attention
our OEM wheels/rims are tough! Heavy no doubt, but strong. I hit a curb really hard, no damage to the tire but the rim took a beating. Yet, it doesnt leak and it didn't bend.
our OEM wheels/rims are tough! Heavy no doubt, but strong. I hit a curb really hard, no damage to the tire but the rim took a beating. Yet, it doesnt leak and it didn't bend.
yea...it’s been doing fine before (sewer, shallower potholes)
i guess the sidewall wall rubbed and got ripped from the side of the pothole this time
This is a great way to make your speedometer and odometer inaccurate.
Speedo would only be slightly off, not enough for you to notice and odo will read less. Not a bad idea.
Back to the topic, exact same thing happened to on my front tire as well. The tire tech advised that it should be ok as long as there is no sign of the metal treat or bubble.
A pothole ripped my sidewall...help
