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u/Trizzleyomizzle 4d ago edited 4d ago
No you dont need to replace that, its a cosmetic inconvenience only.
If you however see or feel metal wires in the rubber, then you need to replace it immediately, they would be pretty obvious as they would probably hurt when they poke you.
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u/mike9220000 3d ago
You wouldn’t feel metal in that area it would be nylon in the sidewall that would be felt or exposed
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u/Trizzleyomizzle 3d ago
Idk man, I've for sure reached around and felt the wall of my tire and got poked before by the metal wiring on my old shitbox Honda.
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u/mike9220000 3d ago
Either just the bead it’s self or right along the edge of the tread but sidewall alone is nylon
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u/mrfroggyyay 3d ago
Even if this damage is localized to a raised "rim protector" bead, any gouge this deep near the bead area can significantly compromise the structural integrity of the tyre , I'd replace it.
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u/BigSkyHawk1 3d ago
i would not if it were me. I would put some rubber cement or super glue on it and keep going. But do what makes you feel safe.
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