Indent on sidewall?
- Thread starter dogememe
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Could be a problem. Generally pretty good tires.
Wow! That's a big one. Nothing to worry about, but it sure is large!
Not a problem until it blows. Why do you have to add air every few days?
wouldn't see myself rolling on that...
Thank you, I took it to America's (Discount) Tire and they said it looks normal and I have nothing to worry about. I have an appointment for free diag + tire repair (if repairable) in a couple hours. Hope it's just a little nail or something.
It’s where the sidewall polyester plies were seamed together. Some brands or runs will have a more noticeable indent.
That one looks pretty extreme.
That one looks pretty extreme.
Has it always been like that? I’ve never seen one extend up into the tread before.
I have no idea, I just noticed it now. Been adding air to this tire frequently but usually at night so I didn’t notice it before. Or maybe it’s new. But the car drives fine with no vibration or anything even at highway speeds.
The air leak would worry me more.
I'd be looking for a replacement set.
OK, as an update, took it to America's Tire. I showed the guy my concern and he said it's completely normal and not a problem. An inward depression is safe while an outward bulge would be unsafe. They did a completely free, $0.00, flat repair. I'm very satisfied, and glad I don't need to buy a new tire.
Ok, it’s on the rear anyway, but can I nitpick? Rear is not a side. Left or right is a side.
I noticed the edge of the tread is also deformed! IMO it's too much!
I would only trust the tyre for low speed use below well 50mph.
the tyrerack info is inrteresting and despite the fitter saying it's ok, I would not be comfortable. Perhaps use it as a spare wheel for emergencies.
Might be worth double checking with your insurers.
I would only trust the tyre for low speed use below well 50mph.
the tyrerack info is inrteresting and despite the fitter saying it's ok, I would not be comfortable. Perhaps use it as a spare wheel for emergencies.
Might be worth double checking with your insurers.
You don't think the tire shop would have tried to sell me a tire if it was unsafe?
I am sure tyre shops would not knowingly sell you an unsafe product.
From your picture, this defect is outside my comfort zone while perhaps perfectly legal. Maybe with use, the carcase will settle into its intended shape
PS Years ago I read about a case where a driver noticed the labels on the sidewall of his new tyres did not show the DOT and speed rating missing. Found out is was manufacturers reject that somehow got back into the regular market
From your picture, this defect is outside my comfort zone while perhaps perfectly legal. Maybe with use, the carcase will settle into its intended shape
PS Years ago I read about a case where a driver noticed the labels on the sidewall of his new tyres did not show the DOT and speed rating missing. Found out is was manufacturers reject that somehow got back into the regular market
The tires are not new, they came on the car. So I have no idea if it’s always been like that. Only had the car a couple months.I am sure tyre shops would not knowingly sell you an unsafe product.
From your picture, this defect is outside my comfort zone while perhaps perfectly legal. Maybe with use, the carcase will settle into its intended shape
PS Years ago I read about a case where a driver noticed the labels on the sidewall of his new tyres did not show the DOT and speed rating missing. Found out is was manufacturers reject that somehow got back into the regular market
