Damage to built up area of sidewall/stock tire. - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Zadkiel · 09-11-2012, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by master345

You drove 100mph on a suspected bad tire to see if it might blow? And if the tire had blown, then you would have known the tire was bad. What could happen in a tire blow out at 100mph? Youtube link:

Again, read. I didn't do 100 to purposely test to see if it would blow. I said I did 100mph on it, not to test if it was ok.

Wes B. · 09-11-2012, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Zadkiel

Again, read. I didn't do 100 to purposely test to see if it would blow. I said I did 100mph on it, not to test if it was ok.

Thanks for the clarification...

DarrenDriven · 09-12-2012, 11:52 AM

If you want to replace the damaged wheel...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/380462880961

slawdio · 09-12-2012, 11:56 AM

The only problem is, youll only know you needed to replace the tire AFTER something goes wrong, I'd just replace it now.

Zadkiel · 09-12-2012, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DarrenDriven

If you want to replace the damaged wheel...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/380462880961

It's only cosmetic and the OEMs are going to be my winter wheels anyway.

Zadkiel · 09-12-2012, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by slawdio

The only problem is, youll only know you needed to replace the tire AFTER something goes wrong, I'd just replace it now.

Like I said, I took it to a tire shop and the dealership. Both people took a good look and said the damage was strictly cosmetic with no loss to the actual sidewall integrity. That being said, I'm getting some Drag DR-34's and putting Hankook V12s on them. The OEMs are going to be my winter wheel.

Zadkiel · 09-13-2012, 12:31 AM

The new summer rims. Drag DR-34s in 17x7.5 with a 45mm offset. Plan on putting a set of Hankook Ventus V12 Evos in 225/45R17.

enjoi23 · 09-13-2012, 06:40 PM

if anything, keep it for a spare or sell it to a tire shop

Zadkiel · 09-13-2012, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by enjoi23

if anything, keep it for a spare or sell it to a tire shop

When I get winter tires put on the OEM rim, because the OEMs will be the winter rim, I'll probably take it into a tire shop and trade all 4 Michelins in.

Tt3Sheppard · 09-25-2012, 09:03 PM

I have had a similar situation happen to me a few weeks ago during a rain storm at night. Tire was gashed in the same area as well. No cords or leaks. I want to bring this to an autocross event before the season is over but I'm not sure if it will be safe or not.

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