Hi 

 

I have some impact damage from hitting a curb on the front right tyre. 

Instead of doing the expensive option of buying a new tyre would I be able to cut off the damaged rubber and fill it in with some sort of rubber filler or glue? 

I've had it checked out and it has not punctured plus the damaged rubber is close to the rims so it won't effect the tread. 

 

James 

You could. 

But do not risk it for you, your loved ones and innocent people around and about if you have that tyre give up the ghost, maybe at speed.

Even I would say no to that one and I must be amongst the most reckless when it comes to overloading tyres.

 

The plys may be damaged inside and even though it is not bulging at present they have lost the support of the rubber on the outside.

 

If I were to do it I certainly would not remove the piece and leave an obvious visible filled area, the better to glue it back in place but still very bad.

Your money versus your life.

 

It's up to you to decide what's your priority.

3 hours ago, jamos316 said:

Instead of doing the expensive option of buying a new tyre would I be able to cut off the damaged rubber and fill it in with some sort of rubber filler or glue?

NO!!

 

A cut like you illustrate will have taken all the strength out of the tyre sidewall, and I doubt it is either legal or safe to use ever again.

Your location is showing as Sweden so i cant speak for legalities over there.

 

In the UK damage like that would not be illegal - as long as there are no cords or bulges showing.

 

Regarding safety - The rubber around the side wall and shoulder is much thicker for this very reason, but it also has reduced the rubber thickness in that area by a large amount, personally I would be getting it replaced.

 

Regarding repair - This could be repaired BUT it is not a cost effective repair for a passenger car tyre, a repair like this falls into the EU standard of a major repair and will cost over £100 to repair - this is why its generally reserved for specialist tyres that cost a lot of money. So although technically repairable, it is not a minor repair such as a 6mm or 8mm mushroom plug from a puncture.

 

Long and short of it: Replace the tyre

Agree with everyone else.  That's not for repairing in my opinion.  

 

Regardless of whether it's holding air, the tyre is damaged and structurally compromised.  A potential blow-out waiting to happen.

 

Gaz 

When your travelling at speed on a motorway that damage will be in your mind and worrying you,be safe and get a new one ,alls good then ,and if it blows and some one gets hurt you have posted that your aware of it and maybe you would be in trouble 👍

Point taken guys. I'll get a new one ASAP. 

Thanks for the input 

Watch the you tube video. It is about Professional tyre repairs in the tread and sidewall. got to about 50 minutes in and they demonstrate a warranted sidewall repair.

It is in german though, but being swedish your german might be o.k.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paUFTbstwpA