Tire Slightly Damaged on Install
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@CapriRacer might be able to help out on this.
I think it's ok as is. That part is usually just rubber, or at worst some bit of fabric that isn't important.
But keep an eye on it - monitoring for leakage.
But keep an eye on it - monitoring for leakage.
Mount it up and use with confidence.
I would not want that on my vehicles.
There's got to be a way to halt what might tear further.
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When I rub my finger just under that tear, I can feel a tiny piece of rubber missing, but no chords or metal. It’s really superficial, where the tool hooked and made that small tear in the pic.
I’ve seen way worse than that still seal…or come off used but you’d have never known there was so much damage (and they weren’t leaking, only taken off due to wear). Retreads are notorious for this. Some of them stiffen up so bad with the new tread glued on that they are difficult to mount. They get torn up worse than that by some techs and they still seal up and are ok.
Mount it, and just check for a leak. That's the only way you'll find out.
The bead of the tire just behind that is reinforced with very tough steel or kevlar wire, and that part of the tire doesn't move or flex. I've had to cut the bead on atv tires to get them off and its not easy.
I agree, just want to be sure it’s safe if it doesn’t leak as I’ve never had that issue before.
Update: mounted tire with a swipe of bead sealer under and on top of the small tear, air holding nicely and test driven ok.
The car ride is smooth with no vibrations at highway speed.
I’m assuming the consensus is to get the tire balanced even though it’s smooth as silk right now? What say you?
The car ride is smooth with no vibrations at highway speed.
I’m assuming the consensus is to get the tire balanced even though it’s smooth as silk right now? What say you?
Just roll on. There is nothing there to "fix" with a balance.
Save the balance service for later.
