Slight tear on sidewall

Maud · 08-02-2015, 10:07 AM

So I went over a large pothole w/ sewer grate (thank you Canada - sniff

), and I noticed once I got to where I was going that the rim had some rash but there was also a slight tear in the sidewall on my Pilot Super Sports (front):

I will go to a tire shop next week and prepared to have the tire replaced, but just wanted a general opinion from the forum. These tires are about a year old with under 10,000km on them...

Thanks for the help!

MightyMouseTech · 08-02-2015, 10:40 AM

Well, the law for an Ontario safety inspection says they are fine, unless you can see the chord inside.

Looks like the rim protector is only damaged. I would keep driving on it.

ShocknAwe · 08-02-2015, 10:58 AM

Did that a while back to mine. It's only the rim protector. You're good, unless the appearance bothers you so badly that you have to replace it.

Maud · 08-02-2015, 11:19 AM

Thank you all! Is it ok if I use some sort of glue (crazy glue) to keep the flap intact?

Chunner · 08-02-2015, 11:20 AM

You good. I wouldn't worry about it.

I did the same thing last year. But did not fair as good as you. Ran over a bad pothole and had my passenger front and rear tires cut on the sidewall along with rashing my 313's. MPSS had 200 miles on them.. lol Replaced both tires and moved on...

ShocknAwe · 08-02-2015, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by bueller20

Thank you all! Is it ok if I use some sort of glue (crazy glue) to keep the flap intact?

Crazy/super glue is water soluble and generally doesn't do a great job adhering rubber. I'd just cut it off and try to forget about it.

swagon · 08-02-2015, 03:26 PM

Had a tire like this for a year and didn't encounter any problems. It's nothing like people above me said.

BiscottiGelato · 08-12-2015, 07:25 PM

PSS is one fragile tire really... Went thru a set in 2 track days and some rough roads. Never again.

chris82 · 08-12-2015, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BiscottiGelato

PSS is one fragile tire really... Went thru a set in 2 track days and some rough roads. Never again.

I've put mine through some rough shit, with a lowered car, stiff front springs and never a bubble or a problem with them.

Mr Rooty Von Tooty · 08-14-2015, 01:02 PM

I hear Goop will take care of it!

bmw1racer · 08-14-2015, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Rooty Von Tooty

I hear Goop will take care of it!

I think that glue that they use for tire plugs/patches would be the best thing to use.

DJKapeesh · 12-17-2015, 11:44 AM

Prepare urself in case the rim cracked inside like mine did in Wisconsin

Olgeezer1 · 12-17-2015, 04:27 PM

Did exactly the same thing on my driver's side front and rear. I imagine you can just leave it as is if moderate street driving is all they're going to see. I wanted to do some AutoXing and the odd track day and just don't like the idea of being on compromised tires. Replaced both and had the wheels refinished. Looks great now and no worries.

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Maud Private 18 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 1er, 3er Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Slight tear on sidewall So I went over a large pothole w/ sewer grate (thank you Canada - sniff ), and I noticed once I got to where I was going that the rim had some rash but there was also a slight tear in the sidewall on my Pilot Super Sports (front): I will go to a tire shop next week and prepared to have the tire replaced, but just wanted a general opinion from the forum. These tires are about a year old with under 10,000km on them... Thanks for the help! __________________ Got a 1!!
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MightyMouseTech Major General 4338 Rep 6,196 Posts Drives: 13 135i 6MT LeMans Blue MSport Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0)	Well, the law for an Ontario safety inspection says they are fine, unless you can see the chord inside. Looks like the rim protector is only damaged. I would keep driving on it.
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ShocknAwe 1Addict 3233 Rep 7,892 Posts Drives: E82 Mutt, M57 Truck Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Charleston iTrader: (22)	Did that a while back to mine. It's only the rim protector. You're good, unless the appearance bothers you so badly that you have to replace it. __________________ 2010 135i 6MT Jet Black N54/3 FE82 Mutt \| BUILD THREAD \| GARAGE SALE
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08-02-2015, 11:19 AM	#4
Maud Private 18 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 1er, 3er Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Thank you all! Is it ok if I use some sort of glue (crazy glue) to keep the flap intact? __________________ Got a 1!!
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Chunner Captain 153 Rep 964 Posts Drives: BMW 135is \| #341/586 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New York iTrader: (1) Garage List '13 BMW 135is #341/586 [9.50]	You good. I wouldn't worry about it. I did the same thing last year. But did not fair as good as you. Ran over a bad pothole and had my passenger front and rear tires cut on the sidewall along with rashing my 313's. MPSS had 200 miles on them.. lol Replaced both tires and moved on... __________________ 2013 BMW 135is Coupe \| Dinan Stage 3 \| M3 Subframe Bushings \| Dinan Monoball Joints \| Dinan Toe Links \| 1M Strut Bar \| MPS AS/3 - VMR 710's 18x8.5 ET45 / 18x9.5 ET50 \| MPSS - BMW 313's 18x7.5 / 18x8.5 \| Min Grey, Savanna \| Prem, Tech \| DCT \| Beast #341/586 \| *2021 BMW X7 M50i \| Alpine White \| Children Hauler*
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swagon Major General 13507 Rep 8,160 Posts Drives: F80 6MT Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: . iTrader: (0)	Had a tire like this for a year and didn't encounter any problems. It's nothing like people above me said. __________________
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08-12-2015, 07:25 PM	#8
BiscottiGelato Captain 88 Rep 812 Posts Drives: 09 135i M Sport 6MT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: GVA iTrader: (2)	PSS is one fragile tire really... Went thru a set in 2 track days and some rough roads. Never again. __________________ Ground Control Camber Plates, Ferrodo D2500 w/ E86 MZ4 2 piece rotors, Dunlop Direzza ZII on Apex EC-7s
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Mr Rooty Von Tooty Banned 117 Rep 460 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 135i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Dayton, OH iTrader: (0)	I hear Goop will take care of it!
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12-17-2015, 11:44 AM	#12
DJKapeesh Lieutenant 311 Rep 469 Posts Drives: 11' 135i, 13' 911 C2S, 10' X5D Join Date: May 2011 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (1)	Prepare urself in case the rim cracked inside like mine did in Wisconsin
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Olgeezer1 Lieutenant 179 Rep 504 Posts Drives: 2010 128i 6MT Sport Pkg. 18" Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 E82 128i N52 [0.00]	Did exactly the same thing on my driver's side front and rear. I imagine you can just leave it as is if moderate street driving is all they're going to see. I wanted to do some AutoXing and the odd track day and just don't like the idea of being on compromised tires. Replaced both and had the wheels refinished. Looks great now and no worries.
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