Small cut on tyre

Mh2015

I managed to hit the kerb when pulling out of a tight driveway and now there's a small cut in the tyre.

It's not deep and there is no bulging.

Any advice before I go to a garage will be much appreciated

Ebe_Scrooge

Stick a plaster over it, it'll be fine.


Alternatively, consider what would happen if it blows on the motorway at 70 mph. Your call.


Without seeing the tyre it's not really possible to make a judgment. Your best bet is to find ( ideally through word of mouth ) a trusted local tyre dealer who will be able to advise you properly. Of course there will be some unscrupulous types who'll want to sell you a tyre regardless, but if you can find someone you trust they'll give you decent advice.


Bottom line - if there's any doubt at all, 60 or 70 quid or whatever for a new tyre is a heck of a lot cheaper than possibly writing off the car - or worse - if it blows at speed.

pstuart

Its called a 'pinch cut' and will be on the area of the tyre which flexes the most.
Try to replace soonest if you can.

AdrianC

Photo?

But... yes, better safe than sorry.

Joe_Horner

Is it deep enough to expose the cords? If yes, replace.

If no, is there any bulging?

If yes, replace.

If no, save landfill and use it, but monitor closely (preferably daily to start with) to see if bulging develops - this can happen several weeks or more later.