Tire Sidewall damage

[hazzy]

So, I kinda went over a curb today, and it gave my front left side tire some damage. I'm unsure what i should do, whether to replace or not.

Here is the link:

http://s815.photobucket.com/albums/zz80/haz0153/?action=view&current=IMAG0007.jpg

:frown:

[brendan]

http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz80/haz0153/IMAG0007.jpg

[Tom48]

Take it to a tire shop and have them check it. Better safe than sorry.
Looks like it needs to be replaced to me.

[ilikerice]

of course they will say replace it.. lol

[willygoodness]

if the tire is still inflated in the morning and the next day. its fine. just a lil flesh wound for the mighty... yaris rim.

its more of a serious problem if ur steering wheel starts wobbling at higher speed..

[hazzy]

Thanks for your replies.
I'm mainly concerned about the safety, low on cash atm, but if it has to be replaced then so be it.
I will however ask for a personal recommendation from the tyre shop and see how it goes..

[bB2NER]

I put that tire in the rear and keep an eye on the pressure. If it keeps pressure and doesn't vibrate I'd say keep using it.

[RedRide]

There can can be internal damage that you can't see.
Also, keep in mind that putting the tire on the back is not safer as a rear blow out can be just as dangerous.

Personally, I would not feel safe driving on a tire with side wall damage.

Having said all that, it's dificult to assess exactly what damage (if any) has occured from looking at a pic.

[bB2NER]

Yeah, looking at the pic there appears to be no cuts. Just a scuff.
The curb damage to the rim looks like it wasn't major either.

I just don't see any tire damage from that pic.