side wall of my tyre! safe or not!

[Andy_con]

ok i have an "activaty day" booked up very soon

http://www.carlimits.com/script/viewEvents.php?type=airfieldactivity&month=20070701

and i have a slight issue with one of my rear tyres, i have been driving with this for a year now. Quick fit said its not a problem as i have not damaged any strings, which are the important part of a tyre.

safe or not safe - im getting 4 new tyres the day after the event

http://s80.photobucket.com/albums/j185/andy_con/?action=view&current=27062007578.jpg

 

[daviebroon]

think i'd say the rubber was more important.... f**k the strings

but one way to find out....

 

[Andy_con]

LOL tis true

 

[Meek_racing]

I've had a nail in both rear tyre for over 3 months now and no problems... just make sure you check the pressure every now and again... Don't cane it around corners too... as long as no stress is being put on it then it should be ok i guess?? doenst look like a deep cut or anything...

 

[dannogtt]

nah there's no real prob with it bein like that as none of the cord's are showin.

 

[daviebroon]

Don't cane it around corners..

eh.//...... he has a track day to do... thats why he is asking

 

[edde]

I wouldn't drive on tyres like that then again I'm caututhious on things like this.

 

[Peperami]

Strings or not that bit of the tyre is gonna be way weaker than the rest.

I wouldnt do a trackday on that.

 

[Peperami]

Also, if an accident was caused due to that tyre and the insurance could see you were negligent in not replacing it, im guessing they wouldnt be too happy about paying out...

 

[Meek_racing]

Don't cane it around corners..

eh.//...... he has a track day to do... thats why he is asking

Sorry, missread what he put...

In that case... no! lol. Too risky IMO. I'm sure it will be interesting explaining it to the insurance company if something were to happen.

 

[Meek_racing]

Peperami beat me to the insurance bit lol

 

[daviebroon]

get a part worn for the day...

 

[Ads_172]

It's all well and good a tyre fitters saying it's fine, but it's not their safety / neck on the line if it goes pop mid-way through a track day.

I've got plenty of nicks in the tyre wall on my fronts, and it's fine for steady daily driving, but I wouldn't trust that under any significant pressure. Think of the the forces your tyre wall goes through when you give it some round a tight corner.

 

[Andy_con]

dont worry about insurance im not getting it for the "activity day"

its not a track day as such, its handling and braking etc LOL

 

[huckin18]

for the small cost of tyres i would replace them... had rear blow on me pickup and it was interesting to say the least! hate it to happen in something as relativly quick as a clio cornering.. think of the damage bill....
i just paid £37ea for yokohama 539's in 16"
brand new... can only get limited numbers though, and they are sourced legally!!

 

[RichMcc]

I wouldn't drive on it personally... I know some people would lol

 

[Mike@Rentech]

Fucked if I would drive it like that!
Sod that blowing out at 85mph round a tight corner on the track.

 

[Meek_racing]

dont worry about insurance im not getting it for the "activity day"

its not a track day as such, its handling and braking etc LOL

What do you mean exactly? What will the car be doing and at what speeds? Its to risky and IF it were going round a corner at over 70mph... God help you if it blows and rolls!

 

[C.slicker]

Even if it is fine and nothing does come of it, will you really be able to enjoy the day as much with that at the back of your mind?

 

[Meek_racing]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5m_9-9aphss

 

[Andy_con]

looks like i better ask around for a used tyre for the day

fun

 

[Meek_racing]

sorry, got bored

 

[Gary-Lew]

FFS, if you have a blow out and total your car then there was your answer, change it

 

[Andy_con]

so where can i get a part worn one from???

 

[MarkCup]

I agree with most above...get it changed.

You have a responsibility on days like that to make sure your car is fit for the purpose and safe. You'll have to sign an indemnity form saying so.

If the trackday/car limits organisor saw your tyre like that, or it was pointed out by another participant (which is not unlikely), they'd send you home. With no refund.

 

[Andy_con]

ok but where can i get a used one from??

 

[MrMark]

pop down to Kwick fit, they may let you have one that had been changed for a new one on somebody elses car for a couple of £'s. (if they have any of course)

worth a try at least

 

[Andy_con]

true, cheers

 

[White16valver]

Told you everyone would agree with me lol :rasp:

 

[Andy_con]

yeah yeah, i like to live life on the edge

 

[Steve]

Get a spare wheel & tyre.

I would of binned that months ago, i value my life.

 

[MillerLight]

superglue it

 

[Rich1.2]

may as well drive round with a waterbomb strapped to the wheel!