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Should I replace the tyre due to this side cut?
hoangong
 

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Should I replace the tyre due to this side cut?

as in the photo http://imgur.com/a/Gexjs Thanks.
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19-02-2017 03:22pm
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Steve D
 

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RE: Should I replace the tyre due to this side cut?

Well, there's no cords showing so it's not an MOT failure. It's up to you as to whether you can live with it.

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19-02-2017 08:47pm
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Stadt Panzer
 

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RE: Should I replace the tyre due to this side cut?

I would but then in Germany I can drive as fast as the car can go on the motorways Smile

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19-02-2017 09:26pm
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hoangong
 

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RE: Should I replace the tyre due to this side cut?

Thanks. I can live with it. However, my friend told me I would fail MOT check. so I'm not sure whether I fix it before MOT test. From what I have heard so far 50/50 Very Happy
20-02-2017 12:32am
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RE: Should I replace the tyre due to this side cut?

If you transport a wife and children and maybe the family pet in the car...................... would it not be prudent to change it if you are in doubt? Unfortunately I cannot view the photo without downloading the app.

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20-02-2017 09:16am
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fodo8
 

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RE: Should I replace the tyre due to this side cut?

Change it ... one day youll call on them to save your life.... especially if you carry your loved ones in it
20-02-2017 10:12am
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PhilSkill
 

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RE: Should I replace the tyre due to this side cut?

It looks like an MOT fail to me and therefore a risk. Get it checked don't ignore it, especially if you use fast roads a lot.

Some MOT recommendations from MOT.net

Tyre sidewall
The side wall of your tyre is a vital part of the tyres structure. You should check your tyres sidewall condition periodically. Damage to the side wall of the tyre is the most common cause of tyre blowouts. If you find any damage in your sidewall you should have it checked out as soon as possible. Generally speaking any minor cut that extends for 25mm or more is not safe, as is any serious cut of any size. If in any doubt have it checked by a tyre centre or competent mechanic.

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Steve D
 

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RE: Should I replace the tyre due to this side cut?

(20-02-2017 10:21am)PhilSkill Wrote:  It looks like an MOT fail to me and therefore a risk. Get it checked don't ignore it, especially if you use fast roads a lot.

Some MOT recommendations from MOT.net

Tyre sidewall
The side wall of your tyre is a vital part of the tyres structure. You should check your tyres sidewall condition periodically. Damage to the side wall of the tyre is the most common cause of tyre blowouts. If you find any damage in your sidewall you should have it checked out as soon as possible. Generally speaking any minor cut that extends for 25mm or more is not safe, as is any serious cut of any size. If in any doubt have it checked by a tyre centre or competent mechanic.

Phil. I'm an MOT tester. Believe me, that's not a fail. A tester would pick up serious points if they failed that tyre and the owner appealed the decision. Forget MOT.net - this is where you should be looking and a car can ONLY be failed for the reasons A-F in the RfR column. https://www.mot-testing.service.gov.uk/d...000105.htm

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20-02-2017 10:45am
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PhilSkill
 

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RE: Should I replace the tyre due to this side cut?

That's good thanks Steve, I've had a tyre damaged similar to this, but it subsequently Bulged which will be why it failed.

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jeffersj
 

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RE: Should I replace the tyre due to this side cut?

As above, the tyres are the only contact with the road and not worth compromising your life for the sake of a few hundred quid. Don't think it would be repairable though.

Jeff

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20-02-2017 03:10pm
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