Safety issue?

J08M3 · 07-30-2008, 10:31 AM

So I noticed a chunk missing out of the sidewall of my tire today. It was a fairly decent size piece of rubber, but doesn't seem to be too deep. I don't know if these pics really show it too well. But does anybody think this is a safety issue? Last thing I want is a blow out during a high speed corner. Seems to me the rubber is pretty thick at this part of the tire so it shouldn't be an issue. Let me know what you think?
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J08M3 · 07-30-2008, 10:37 AM

Here is the missing piece of rubber. It's about 1/8" at the thickest part which is the that line on the tire that is just above the rim
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schnell325 · 07-30-2008, 10:59 AM

I do not think that I would feel too comfortable performing high speed cornering with a tire like that. It may be perfectly okay, but it would always be on my mind.

Did you happen to get the tire/wheel insurance when you purchased the car? Perhaps it would cover damage like this.

Big Windy · 07-30-2008, 11:03 AM

That is really weird. Must have been a sharp rock or something. I'd get a professional opinion...

J08M3 · 07-30-2008, 11:05 AM

Yea, it is weird I have no idea how it happened. Walked up to my car this morning and that piece was hanging off. Asked someone at my local tire shop but I'm not sure how professional their opinion was even though they think it's not a problem. I do have the tire insurance so I might change it anyway.

darkalley · 07-30-2008, 08:56 PM

i'd buy a new camera first!

GregW / Oregon · 07-30-2008, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by darkalley

i'd buy a new camera first!

I'd get a new tire, then a new camera (or learn to use the one you have). That's too big a chunk to live without, IMO. What's wierd is there is no damage to the rim. You have any enemies that would want to just slice a chunk out of your tire with a knife? That's almost what it looks like.

Davinhci · 07-31-2008, 01:33 AM

it would bother the hell out of me, i would replace the tire

J08M3 · 07-31-2008, 07:05 AM

yea, close ups from an iPhone suck. there's a little spot on the rim too, but not noticeable unless pointed out. I think I'll just put a claim in since I have the tire insurance and get a new one. Rather be safe than sorry.

**ben@tirerack** · 07-31-2008, 05:40 PM

That is ugly. I would replace that tire. At low speeds, for short term, it may hold up, but I would be very nervous about highway travel.

07-30-2008, 10:31 AM	#1
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J08M3 Major General Drives: 2011 M3 COUPE Join Date: May 2008 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 6,015 iTrader: (8)	Here is the missing piece of rubber. It's about 1/8" at the thickest part which is the that line on the tire that is just above the rim __________________

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schnell325 Bored at work.... Drives: '08 M3,'11 335xi Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: BC Posts: 3,400 iTrader: (5)	I do not think that I would feel too comfortable performing high speed cornering with a tire like that. It may be perfectly okay, but it would always be on my mind. Did you happen to get the tire/wheel insurance when you purchased the car? Perhaps it would cover damage like this. __________________ 2008 SG E92 M3 6MT AA Stage 2 w/ Meth 2011 SG E90 335xi 6MT 2007 SG E70 X5 4.8is

07-30-2008, 11:05 AM	#5
J08M3 Major General Drives: 2011 M3 COUPE Join Date: May 2008 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 6,015 iTrader: (8)	Yea, it is weird I have no idea how it happened. Walked up to my car this morning and that piece was hanging off. Asked someone at my local tire shop but I'm not sure how professional their opinion was even though they think it's not a problem. I do have the tire insurance so I might change it anyway. __________________

07-30-2008, 08:56 PM	#6
darkalley Lieutenant Drives: 2008 DCT SSII Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Peapack, NJ Posts: 498 iTrader: (0)	i'd buy a new camera first! __________________ 2008 SSII DCT M3/Peapack/Parsippany NJ

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Big Windy Major General Drives: audi s4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: seatac, wa Posts: 5,124 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 E92 M3 [4.50] 2000 Saleen S281 Su ... [0.00]	That is really weird. Must have been a sharp rock or something. I'd get a professional opinion...

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Davinhci Colonel Drives: 08 M3 E92 & 08 E70 X5 4.8 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,462 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00]	it would bother the hell out of me, i would replace the tire __________________ 08 E92 AW M3 \| HRE P40 19" \| APE Air Filter \| BMW Performance Grills \| White Side Gills \| CF Mirror Covers \| BMW Performance Pedals \| F1 Pinnacle Tint \| V1 Hardwire \| Dinan Performance Software \| Gintani Exhaust \| H&R Sports Springs \| RPI Scoops \| BMW CF Spoiler \| Challenge Diffuser \| Lux H8 V3 \| LCI Tail Lights \|

07-31-2008, 07:05 AM	#9
J08M3 Major General Drives: 2011 M3 COUPE Join Date: May 2008 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 6,015 iTrader: (8)	yea, close ups from an iPhone suck. there's a little spot on the rim too, but not noticeable unless pointed out. I think I'll just put a claim in since I have the tire insurance and get a new one. Rather be safe than sorry. __________________

07-31-2008, 05:40 PM	#10
ben@tirerack M3Post Supporting Vendor Drives: 740i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 726 iTrader: (0)	That is ugly. I would replace that tire. At low speeds, for short term, it may hold up, but I would be very nervous about highway travel. __________________ _______________________________________________ To credit the forum, click through one of the banners in my signature and the top of the page, or call me direct at 877.522.8473 ext 660. Email:ben@tirerack.com

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