Tyre Damage - Replace?

[damyco]

Hi there,

 I noticed a cut/damage on sidewall of my tyre

 

is this fine? or should I replace it? :/ just got new tyres 2 months ago... 

[paul.h]

Welcome to the forum.

 

If it is just a surface tear then most people might be tempted to keep using the tyre. I would ask the advice of a tyre fitting place though and if it does need replacing they might give you a discount if it is the same place where you originally bought it. The wheel also needs checking in case the alloy has cracked where it hit the kerb.

[coastline taxis]

as a general rule if the metal cords  arnt visible then its ok.  Im no expert on tyres so it does make more sense to follow pauls advice and let the experts look at it

[paul.h]

I once bought cheap India tyres for a Maxi and after 5000 miles the metal cords and cloth were poking out as the tread had worn down. They still kept the air in though but I have never bought cheap tyres since. On that car other makes would give about 15000 miles on the front driven wheels.

[franglais]

As above ask someone, but a tyre dealer will be always likely to say "replace" as it`s his living. I may be tempted to run with that on the back axle, for local use, but definately not on the front, and not for long fast bashes on hot summer motorways.