Hi,

just paid deposit on an approved used Fabia. Will collect car next Saturday and pay remainder. Noticed car has been curbed there is damage to the alloy and tyre.

They promised to fix the alloy, but now I'm home I'm starting to worry about the tyre too. Is it safe? Either way do you think the dealership would replace it for an equivalent tyre before we collect?

Thanks

Maurice

Yes that tyre should be replaced, any damage to the wall of the tyre can affect its strength.

It would be an mot failure as it is now

Yes, no question in my eyes

No its only affected the rim protector part of the tyre, doesnt expose any beading or belt, hasnt got a deeper crack or dryness.

No its only affected the rim protector part of the tyre, doesnt expose any beading or belt, hasnt got a deeper crack or dryness.

Is it worth the risk?

I'd replace it myself, but I'm fussy with tyres.

if there was a risk it would be a different matter. Thatll pass and mot surely

Any stealer willing to get a good sale/review would replace it if asked.

That has only damaged the rim protector, thats what its for and designed that way. I did 20K miles on a tyre with similar damage having asked the same question of a tyre specialist with no problem. The tyre was declared safe and went through an MOT at another place with no failure or advisory.

agreed, its only the rim protector, its what its designed to do, both my rear tyres have nicks like this, its the rim protector, not the sidewall, both my tyres have been declared safe by 2 tyre fitters and the skoda garage.

Yep, only rim protector - that's what it is there for - i have the same damage on mine after hitting a massive pothole and have also had it in the past and passed MOT's no problem, tyre place even said it was safe when i checked it with them when i first did it and it could have been an easy £150 for them.

That looks OK to me, no cord showing, the cut isn't deep enough to reach the cord and there doesn't appear to be any distortion suggesting a failure of the internal structure.

I'd have to pass it on a MOT.

Thanks everyone, I spoke to the dealer today. I said I was worried about it cos we've had a blowout on the motorway before (in another car obviously) and it wasn't nice.

He said that it was fine, nothing to worry about. Asked him if it was structurally sound and would it pass an MOT? He told me yes it's been checked by our "technicians" and it's just the rim protector and not the sidewall. It's pretty much what I expected to hear from them, so no surprises there.

We're still a little unsure, but it's just normal to suspect dealers lie all the time, right!? Time will tell :-)

We're still a little unsure, but it's just normal to suspect dealers lie all the time, right!? Time will tell :-)

BUT are you willing to chance it.Unfortunately ,as far as I'm concerned ,garage technicians are competent on vehicles. For tyres ,I'd ask the opinion of a qualified tyre expert. I'd suggest that if they really want the sale, they'll replace the tyre .

I would be looking for them to change it too, as its a purchase. but, aint no risk there at all. its like saying non rim protect tyres are all dangerous, cos they are as good as curbed all the way around.

However Ive always said if you yourself need a second opinion, then doubt is there. Doubt = worry, and that causes stress, we have enough stress so if in doubt change it.

A point to note though they will prob change it for a cheapy and it may not match....... Now THIS IS dangerous, if they change it, it has to match!!! if they wont, keep the perfectly safe curbed one.

Edited 3 September, 201213 yr by Lofty79