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Old 09-22-2008, 08:03 PM   #1
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Cut on a tire - replace or wait

I have a 2 questions concerning my tires on my 2006 boxster. I purchased my car new from the dealership. I just looked through my paperwork and I realized that I didn't get any warranty papers for my tires.

So question number 1 is: Do the tires come with warranty? If so, what does the warranty covered?

I was in a hurry today and was a bit careless. I backed up to a curb and the curb cut into the side of my rear right tire. The cut starts close from the 19" rim and runs about 1 inch down. The cut is about 1/4" to 1/2" in deep (see pics below). I know there is no air leak because I sprayed it with some soapy water and there were no bubbles forming. However, I am quite worry that the tire will "pop" during my daily drive to work, which is 25 miles from my home. I know that my tires still have about a 3K life on them.

Therefore, my second question: Should I replace the tires now or wait?




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Old 09-22-2008, 09:55 PM   #2
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Tires have a warranty, but against Mfr. defects, so you wouldn't be covered.

You cannot repair the tire with the damage in your pics and I wouldn't drive on it personally, so replacement is your best option.

I'd replace the pair on that axle at least and save the other tire in case this happens again.
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Old 09-23-2008, 03:42 AM   #3
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How many miles do you have on the tires? Are they Pilot Sports or PS2's?

Pilot Sports are no longer available in your size. And PS2's in your size are on backorder at Tire Rack.

Those tires are about $390 each.
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For what it's worth I did exactly the same thing and ended up replacing a brand new tire. It may be okay but then again maybe not, and a high speed blowout is no way to find out.
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Old 09-23-2008, 04:45 AM   #5
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Sidewall damage usually causes a bubble to form and eventually blow out the tire.

Replace the pair since you mention there are only 3k miles left on them.
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Old 09-23-2008, 05:00 AM   #6
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Replace the pair since you mention there are only 3k miles left on them.

OK, I missed this part.

You may need to replace all 4 tires, if they are Pilot Sports. Michellin no longer makes the Pilot Sports in that size. They are replaced by the PS2's. All 4 tires should be matched.

Your alignment should be a concern too after a wack like that.
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No question at all, that tire has to be replaced. Personally, I wouldn't drive it any further than to the tire store. If you've only got 3K left on your set, it's time for all four. If the price is an issue with Pilots, there are a number of cheaper alternatives that are fine for 99% of street use (e.g. Nexen N3000's).
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Old 09-23-2008, 05:33 PM   #8
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thanks

Thanks for all your input. I will go get new tires.

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"Your alignment should be a concern too after a wack like that."

Originally Posted by bmussatti

You brought out a good point, but I want to point out that it was less than 5 miles/hour when I made the cut. The curb was cracked and cut into the tire. Should I still be concern with alignment? Or do you think it is okay?
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