small tear in tire
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small tear in tire
Should I be concerned about this small blemish on my tire sidewall?
Here is the thing. I got the tires online and had them installed at a dealer. I only had the truck out for about 20 mins before I noticed it so I'm pretty sure it was caused by the dealer. Not 100% sure though as it might have happened during shipping and I just didn't notice. Anyway I attached a picture. The tires are Cooper STT Pro 270/70/18. What do you think?
The bottom part under the I looks like a slit from a knife and the thin layer of rubber folds back slightly.
Here is the thing. I got the tires online and had them installed at a dealer. I only had the truck out for about 20 mins before I noticed it so I'm pretty sure it was caused by the dealer. Not 100% sure though as it might have happened during shipping and I just didn't notice. Anyway I attached a picture. The tires are Cooper STT Pro 270/70/18. What do you think?
The bottom part under the I looks like a slit from a knife and the thin layer of rubber folds back slightly.
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If it happened in shipping, the installer should have noticed.
If the dealer did it mounting the tires, they should get you a new tire.
I don't know how you resolve this, as you didn't notice it until you were driving long enough to have had this happen on the road.
That does not look like a serious cut to me, but I would not want to drive on it at high speed or long trips.
You know that dealer isn't going to admit they cut your tire.....
Serving suggestion: Run it, watch for signs of deterioration. As your piggy bank allows, buy another one and retire (so to speak) this one to spare duty. If you off-road, you need two spares anyway, right?
If the dealer did it mounting the tires, they should get you a new tire.
I don't know how you resolve this, as you didn't notice it until you were driving long enough to have had this happen on the road.
That does not look like a serious cut to me, but I would not want to drive on it at high speed or long trips.
You know that dealer isn't going to admit they cut your tire.....
Serving suggestion: Run it, watch for signs of deterioration. As your piggy bank allows, buy another one and retire (so to speak) this one to spare duty. If you off-road, you need two spares anyway, right?
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the bigger question is how deep?
the sidewall is around 1/2 inch thick.
if it is a 1/4 inch flap, i would consider spare status. if it is a 1/32 flap i would not worry about it.
the sidewall is around 1/2 inch thick.
if it is a 1/4 inch flap, i would consider spare status. if it is a 1/32 flap i would not worry about it.
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I took it to the dealer today. They assured me 100% it would not affect the structure or performance of the tire whatsoever. That was my biggest concern. To me not it's just a cosmetic thing. I think I will buy another one anyway and use this one as a spare. The dealer said they would change it out and install on another rim for free so that's good. Thanks for the input guys.
Just for clarification, it isn't even 1/32" deep. It is very minor. Hard to see in the picture though.
Just for clarification, it isn't even 1/32" deep. It is very minor. Hard to see in the picture though.
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