Tyre Problem

[immenotu]

Just after a bit of advice, does this tyre look safe to drive on? Im thinking it looks a bit dodgy with that big bulge. (Its my spare so im not driving on it)

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb258/immenotu_sri/IMG_0661.jpg

If it is dodgy then im a bit annoyed because it is supposed to be brand new. I replaced a dented mag about 2 months back and kept the dented one as my spare then got this tyre on it when i put the good tyre on the new wheel. Its only cheap so im not expecting performance at all but I dont even think that it would be safe to drive on as a spare. PS I know i didnt damage it because ive never driven on it!

To anyone who knows about tyres, does this look safe or should it be replaced ASAP?

Thanks.

[PaulyJ]

That should be replaced.
Any sorts of deformaties in a tyre are not safe.

[Tfer]

That should be replaced.
Any sorts of deformaties in a tyre are not safe.

agreed totally..... replace..... your car is worth more than skimping on one tyre, and no doubt, your insurance cover would be in jeopardy as a result

[blueraven]

not safe to drive on, use only in an emergency and i wouldnt travel on it faster than 40kph if at all.

the bibble represents dlamination of part of sidewall, meaning the air has now moved past a few layer and is affecting layers with no re-inforcement. meaning any excess heat/pressure will make that puppy blow damn fast ;) .

(been there, done that :( )

[xplosv57]

If you're saying that tyre is new, then it's more than likely the person who fitted the tyre tore the sidewall when fitting it!! Take it back to where you got the tyre fitted and get them to check it, cos they owe you a new tyre!!!

[immenotu]

agreed totally..... replace..... your car is worth more than skimping on one tyre, and no doubt, your insurance cover would be in jeopardy as a result

Thats what i thought, its never been on the car, only lived in the boot, and i only noticed the prob today. I think ill go get it replaced tomorrow. Fingers crossed the tyre place will replace it for free as its never been driven on.

PS. I would never skimp on tyres, the 4 i drive (michelin) on cost about $900 :D

[immenotu]

If you're saying that tyre is new, then it's more than likely the person who fitted the tyre tore the sidewall when fitting it!! Take it back to where you got the tyre fitted and get them to check it, cos they owe you a new tyre!!!

thats what ill be doing for sure!!!

[btm]

yep, take it back

they should be able to tell straight away that its never been driven on

[immenotu]

yep, take it back

they should be able to tell straight away that its never been driven on

only problem is it looks like they might have done the dirty and not put a new tyre on, the edges of all the tread blocks are worn slightly, not a clean cut like a new tyre normally has.

They also didnt give me a receipt which i didnt think much of at the time so i'll see how i go.

[InsaneAsylum]

yep, take it back

they should be able to tell straight away that its never been driven on

yeah... depends on the tyre joint

a dodgy one will tell him to take a walk, a reputable one will replace it at no charge

[immenotu]

yeah... depends on the tyre joint

a dodgy one will tell him to take a walk, a reputable one will replace it at no charge

was tyrepower so are fairly reputable

[btm]

well good luck and let us know how you go

[immenotu]

Went in to the tyre place this arvo. The guy was quite helpful. Said they have the rep coming in tomorrow and he will get him to look at it then sort it out for me (which i take as meaning i get a new tyre)

Funny *read annoying* thing is that he thinks whoever put the tyre on picked up one that was already marked as having a fault. :clap: :confused: It even has the chalk mark on the treadface to mark where the lump is!

So anyway, should hear back tomorrow about what they are going to do. Good thing i still have my old spare just incase.

[btm]

sounds like it'll all be working out for the best

[SaInT]

i just checked my spare after this thread and its flat,, ooops.

[immenotu]

i just checked my spare after this thread and its flat,, ooops.

Glad this thread helped you out :D.

Note to everyone, go and check your spare!!!

[immenotu]

Just picked up my wheel, new tyre free of charge so all is good! :)

[PaulyJ]

Thats good to hear

[btm]

great outcome

[Huhness]

I don't have a spare... :(

[btm]

I don't have a spare... :(

isnt that illegal?

[Huhness]

isnt that illegal?
Not for me..

[immenotu]

isnt that illegal?

i wouldn't know about illegal but isn't it a bit silly :)

[Huhness]

i wouldn't know about illegal but isn't it a bit silly :)
Not for me..

[immenotu]

Not for me..

Are you special :p

[Huhness]

Are you special :p
If you say so! :D

[btm]

Are you special :p

he used to ride the short bus to school :p

[Huhness]

he used to ride the short bus to school :p
I got more leg room!

[Wraith]

I don't have a spare... :(


+1

ie: In the case of my astra, no jack either - those spaces are occupied by ICE :D

I have a can of tyre mend, just in case, even works without the use of a jack :)

[Huhness]

+1

ie: In the case of my astra, no jack either - those spaces are occupied by ICE :D

I have a can of tyre mend, just in case, even works without the use of a jack :)
Hmmm good idea! :clap:

[immenotu]

I have a 5th mag as my spare, doesn't fit in the hole properly :D but looks sweet when you open the hatch! Gotta finish my false floor one day :)

[Wraith]

I have a 5th mag as my spare, doesn't fit in the hole properly :D but looks sweet when you open the hatch! Gotta finish my false floor one day :)

That's also a very good idea :clap: I like that one and yes it would look good :)

[Huhness]

I have a 5th mag as my spare, doesn't fit in the hole properly :D but looks sweet when you open the hatch! Gotta finish my false floor one day :)
Take a page out of diabolicals book and just remove your interior.. Then you don't have to finish anything...

[immenotu]

Take a page out of diabolicals book and just remove your interior.. Then you don't have to finish anything...

Haha, that could work if you could get over all the rattles and road noise. But hey, that's what the volumne control on the cd player is for :D

[Wraith]

Take a page out of diabolicals book and just remove your interior.. Then you don't have to finish anything...

Oh no......that's not a very good look :)

[EL BURITO]

Oh no......that's not a very good look :)
but so much fun when there is no weight in the rear.

[immenotu]

had the base of my rear seat, the linings off the tailgate and the parcel shelf out the other day trying to find a squeak ive got somewhere. Couldn't believe how loud the car was without them:eek: . Could hear the exhaust (stock) at idle, normally you cant even tell the car is turned on at idle!!!

[EL BURITO]

and then you also here the fuel sloshing around too

[Wraith]

and then you also here the fuel sloshing around too

hahaha LOL if your on a near empty tank, you get that anyway from most cars, especially if your cornerring hard :)

[PaulyJ]

hahaha LOL if your on a near empty tank, you get that anyway from most cars, especially if your cornerring hard :)

I must not corner hard enough...

[immenotu]

I must not corner hard enough...

me either...

[Wraith]

Either that or your tank ain't empty enough :)

It helps if it's quiet and your stereo isn't on, or your ears need the wax cleaned out :p

Seriously though, even happens when you brake really hard on a near empty tank, you hear it :)

[immenotu]

...It helps if it's quiet and your stereo isn't on...

Thats not gonna happen :D As good as sloshing fuel might sound, there has to be music!