Curbed 4 month old tire.

[CapriRacer]

I would say, (with no technical basis) the outer sidewall rubber is not a structural member of the tire like the tread, cord or bead. It's more cosmetic. As long as the inner sidewall isn't damaged, I'd have no issue driving on a tire fixed like that.

Allow me to confirm that the outer rubber layer - not the cords - is not a structural part of the tire. If the damage is contained ONLY in the rubber - and not the cord - then there is very little danger of the tire blowing out due to this damage. Just for confirmation many racing tires do not use that outer rubber layer.

Damage to the cords is the complete opposite. In this case, it appears the damage may be deeper than just the surface rubber.

 

[Escape08]

20s on the 4runner , is there a chance it could be saved or oder a new one asap , thanks guys.View attachment 58058View attachment 58059View attachment 58060View attachment 58061

If you are going to examine the 3rd picture from top to bottom, the markings on the tire plainly seen it hit a sidewalk corner with a sharp object or something else that punctured the tire. Definitely not factory defect, IMHO.