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minor sidewall breach? - 8/3/2008 6:17:51 PM

Outlander_Joe

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I was on a really rough backroad and I think a rough edged pot hole may have done this

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h180/jstraub78/DSCN3037.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h180/jstraub78/DSCN3039.jpg

Now that was two weeks ago and the tire pressure has not diminished

I think it is just a very light cut but is there anything that can be applied to strengthen the area?

I know sidewalls are nearly impossible to fix if the cut is the entire way through

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RE: minor sidewall breach? - 8/3/2008 10:47:59 PM

Sebba

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Get that fixed PRONTO

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RE: minor sidewall breach? - 8/7/2008 5:38:40 AM

puddy

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you need to replace that tyre asap before you get a blow out, buy you may need to replace both tyres on the same axle otherwise you may overheat the 4wd system (depending on mileage) see hand book for details

puddy

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RE: minor sidewall breach? - 8/7/2008 5:48:20 AM

Printerman

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I would pull the tire and take a look....

If the inside looks ok ... no mark or anything,,, I would say that it is ok...

If you start to get a loss of air I would replace the tire....

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RE: minor sidewall breach? - 8/7/2008 6:03:20 AM

chenarm

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I have had something similar in the past, I took it to a tire dealer, and after he looked at it, told me not to worry about. I figured that it would have been in his interest to sell me a new tire. He seems to be most concerned about the shape of the sidewall, rather than the surface. If the Structure of the sidewall is damage you should see a bump or deformation.

Your tire damage might be different, than what I had.

Marc

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RE: minor sidewall breach? - 8/7/2008 5:28:51 PM

Joel_CA

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Looks superficial to me. Nothing to worry about. Any structural damage to the tire would result in a "blistering" or "pimpling" of the tire in that area. Keep an eye on it and see if it eventually developes into one- otherwise, you''''ll be fine. If there is a blister or raised area at the point of impact- replace it now. Its difficult to tell with just pictures.

JJ

< Message edited by Joel_CA -- 8/7/2008 5:31:07 PM >

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