gstraw Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Long story short i didn't realise I had a flat rear tyre and drove 10 miles on it. It's ran quite a bit on the sidewalls. Pumped it up now but is it worth repairing or so I need a new one? It's only 4 weeks old! MPSS! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 I'd be okay with that, I think. That part of the tyre is thicker than you might think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Not ruined in my opinion aside from the looks. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Hmmm. For my liking it's fubar. It's not only the rubber on the outside that you've worn off its also on the inside. Guess you've got to ask is it worth the risk. Perhaps ask the tyre garage to rip it off and inspect the inner wall. Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Absolutely fine IMO, Ive tracked and drifted on far worse and my 306's tyres have been like that for about 2 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstraw Posted September 14, 2016 Author Share Posted September 14, 2016 Thanks guys. Im well gutted cuz it's literally 4 weeks old! Should our cars not have tyre pressure system? I got black circles to replace all the tyres. Can I complain to them and say that they didn't replace or give me back my TPMS? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Doesn't look like it was totally flat, if it was you; have destroyed it in 10 miles, get it checked to be on the safe side though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstraw Posted September 14, 2016 Author Share Posted September 14, 2016 It wasn't completely flat no but I'm now wondering if I should contact black circles and ask why the hell the TPMS system maybe wasn't back in? TBH I don't know what the TPMS looks like and how it works. Is it possible them didn't replace it again after fitting? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irn Bru Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 The tpms on my jeep is just a valve with a blue toothed pressure sensor built into it, don't know how it is on the Zed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richf Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 (edited) TPMS is on 2012 and newer iirc, the light comes on when the pressure drops by around 4 psi . You need a dealer to reset it and/or recode new sensors , they are about £45 each and are part of the tyre valve , they look like the GTR ones but dunno if they are the same Personally I wouldnt run that tyre on my car Edited September 14, 2016 by Richf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Definitely replace as you will have damaged the internal side wall. Not worth the risk. What price is a life ? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Definitely replace as you will have damaged the internal side wall. Not worth the risk. What price is a life ? Tend to agree with Alex sorry gstraw. I definitely wouldn't feel comfortable doing any sort of higher speeds on that tyre for sure. Doubly so with it being a rear tyre on a rwd car as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIGWEL Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 I have to agree with docwra .. I think it would be ok. I've had tyres worn down on banded steel wheels so low that the metal braiding was sticking out like a worn toothbrush ( not used on public highways I'd like to be known ) and not even a slow puncture in that condition... If you are unsure about it still then you best have a new one for peace of mind but I know what I would do. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus01 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 The tyre needs to removed and the internal sidewalls checked, any rubber beading and a new tyre is needed. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 The inside of both side walls might be trashed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Definitely replace as you will have damaged the internal side wall. Not worth the risk. What price is a life ? Guys it's a fecking tyre.....It is literally the thing that connects you to the road. A 70mph blowout isn't going to be any fun. Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 At least get it inspected inside, at most it'll be £15 or so to pop it off and have a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350Z paradise Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Talking of tyres,I was highly shamed by Malcolm@Davey automotive,Redditch.Saturday took 370 in for oil/filter change,Malcolm who is meticulous in his work,highly recommend any Warwickshire Zeds talk to him first..checked everything,cleaned panel filters,topped all the fluids up and more....& found all 4 tyre pressures @ 25 !!!! Shocking I know....they looked fine pressure wise & ive owned this Z since June & always thought it pulled in a very strange way especially on the straights you would always be correcting the steering. Now feeling a complete muppet know why...it's like driving a totally different car!! Gonna check em every week now?? Anyway that's my confession for the week.....waiting for all the deserved harsh comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstraw Posted September 14, 2016 Author Share Posted September 14, 2016 Wife wants me to replace it. I'll check if the walls are okay on the inside. Garages I took it today (went to 3) said it looked alright and more superficial. Costco guy said he would run it but he can't do a picture repair because it's got some sidewall damage and against their policy. Where's the best place t get a single tyre? Anyone bought some recently? Costco are £228 fitted. Similar to black circles Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyG8nby Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Definitely get it checked out, Had the same problem and the tyre was trashed on the inside, all the rubber had beaded and worn of so had to replace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WINKJ Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Swap it out, why run the risk! Not sure if a drifter or someone would be willing to take it off your hands.. ? https://www.yahoo.com/news/truth-behind-caused-paul-walkers-195132892.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Openeo for tyres buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobZed Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 I dont know if i would risk running on it, tyre or rear end if you accidentally fall off the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstraw Posted September 24, 2016 Author Share Posted September 24, 2016 Fair to say that the tyre inside were destroyed!! Lol changed them now Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Glad you got it looked at properly and did the safe thing by changing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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