Tire Sidewall damage - Toyota Yaris Forums

hazzy · 03-12-2011, 04:50 AM

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/z...t=IMAG0007.jpg

brendan · 03-12-2011, 07:27 AM

Tom48 · 03-12-2011, 09:00 AM

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 · 03-12-2011, 09:36 AM

of course they will say replace it.. lol

willygoodness · 03-12-2011, 09:40 AM

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 · 03-12-2011, 09:50 AM

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 · 03-12-2011, 11:06 PM

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 · 03-13-2011, 11:55 AM

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 · 03-13-2011, 05:45 PM

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.

03-12-2011, 04:50 AM	#1
hazzy View User's Garage Drives: Yaris YR Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 46	Tire Sidewall damage 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/z...t=IMAG0007.jpg Last edited by hazzy; 03-12-2011 at 08:10 AM. Reason: Wording mistake

03-12-2011, 07:27 AM	#2
brendan Drives: toyota yaris Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: south africa Posts: 54	__________________

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03-12-2011, 09:00 AM	#3
Tom48 Drives: 2008 Yaris Hatch Back Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 43	Take it to a tire shop and have them check it. Better safe than sorry. Looks like it needs to be replaced to me.

03-12-2011, 09:36 AM	#4
ilikerice Drives: 2010 black yaris Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: savannah, ga Posts: 2,868	of course they will say replace it.. lol

03-12-2011, 09:40 AM	#5
willygoodness Drives: 09 yaris hb Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: qld Posts: 93	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..

03-12-2011, 09:50 AM	#6
hazzy View User's Garage Drives: Yaris YR Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 46	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..

03-12-2011, 11:06 PM	#7
bB2NER My Box and Her Egg Drives: 05' Scion xB / 08' Yaris 3dr Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: W.TN Posts: 97	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.

03-13-2011, 11:55 AM	#8
RedRide Drives: '09 Yaris carmine red 2d HB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middletown, NY Posts: 1,502	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.

03-13-2011, 05:45 PM	#9
bB2NER My Box and Her Egg Drives: 05' Scion xB / 08' Yaris 3dr Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: W.TN Posts: 97	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.