Cut on sidewall

boi222 · 12-19-2012, 10:18 AM

I hit a pothole and have this cut on my sidewall. Do you guys think I need to replace the tire? it appears to be only cosmetic and no air is leaking so far.

thai357sig · 12-19-2012, 02:33 PM

I believe the integrity of your performance tire has been compromised. It's hard to see from the photo, but it appears to be more than cosmetics. Take it to the dealer and have them check it out for you.

Peronally if my family rides in my car with me and I travel over 50 mph, I would most probably replace it.

Post another pic from a couple of feet away.

boi222 · 12-19-2012, 02:46 PM

Here is another pic .. It looks like it might just be the rim guard.. I glued it back for now

robbiedawg · 12-19-2012, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by thai357sig

I believe the integrity of your performance tire has been compromised. It's hard to see from the photo, but it appears to be more than cosmetics. Take it to the dealer and have them check it out for you.

Peronally if my family rides in my car with me and I travel over 50 mph, I would most probably replace it.

Post another pic from a couple of feet away.

i agree.i would not feel comfortable pushing the car at all hard with that on my tire.

Amri215 · 12-19-2012, 03:22 PM

You could drive it like that for a short while..but I agree if you want to be safe, I would look to change that tire.

Dave07997S · 12-19-2012, 04:03 PM

It looks like you just got the rim guard..I think you are fine.

boi222 · 12-19-2012, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave07997S

It looks like you just got the rim guard..I think you are fine.

thanks...yea..i hope so. it really looks only cosmetic and after i glued it its not even noticable anymore. if i needed to replace the tire, i would have to replace all 4 or 2 ....as it looks like the dunlop wintersports 235/40/18 are out of stock for the season.. so i hope it will last the winter

M3PO · 12-19-2012, 07:37 PM

I would say that you are fine. BUT, if you can, I would still replace it, "better safe than sorry".

MRV99 · 12-22-2012, 02:14 AM

I had the same on my 550 and brought o the attention to my dealer and tire guy. I was told by both that it will not harm the performance. I had tire insurance so they had no loss to say yes. I am good friends with my dealer and my tire guy.

12-19-2012, 10:18 AM	#1
boi222 Private First Class Drives: 2012 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 145 iTrader: (0)	Cut on sidewall I hit a pothole and have this cut on my sidewall. Do you guys think I need to replace the tire? it appears to be only cosmetic and no air is leaking so far. Attached Images __________________ '12 M3 coupe '09 335xi coupe AW/M-Sport/Nav/Premium/Cold/Sirus '07 328xi coupe AW/Black Aluminum/Premium
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12-19-2012, 02:33 PM	#2
thai357sig First Lieutenant Drives: 06' Sienna Ltd AWd, V6 Camry Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Silver Spring MD Posts: 325 iTrader: (0)	I believe the integrity of your performance tire has been compromised. It's hard to see from the photo, but it appears to be more than cosmetics. Take it to the dealer and have them check it out for you. Peronally if my family rides in my car with me and I travel over 50 mph, I would most probably replace it. Post another pic from a couple of feet away. __________________ 09'M3 JerezB/Tech/Cold/Prem/PDC/SR/Black Leather/ANTHRACITE Sycamore/IPOD/USB/Rear Sunshade/Premium Sounnd/6MT*Just Hit The Ground! Delivery 02/25/2009*

12-19-2012, 02:46 PM	#3
boi222 Private First Class Drives: 2012 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 145 iTrader: (0)	Here is another pic .. It looks like it might just be the rim guard.. I glued it back for now Attached Images __________________ '12 M3 coupe '09 335xi coupe AW/M-Sport/Nav/Premium/Cold/Sirus '07 328xi coupe AW/Black Aluminum/Premium

12-19-2012, 04:03 PM	#6
Dave07997S Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2011 BMW M3 ZCP Coupe Join Date: May 2009 Location: Playa del Rey, CA Posts: 1,981 iTrader: (0)	It looks like you just got the rim guard..I think you are fine. __________________ 2011 M3 Coupe-MR/Blk Turner Test Pipes, AFE pulley, Megan Catback/AFE Stg.2. 255/285 tires. Previous Rides: 2007 Porsche 997C2S Speed Yellow/Blk sport seats 2004 BMW M3 Imola/Blk

12-19-2012, 07:37 PM	#8
M3PO Colonel Drives: '08 IB E92 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: OC Posts: 2,234 iTrader: (6)	I would say that you are fine. BUT, if you can, I would still replace it, "better safe than sorry". __________________ 2008 IB E92 M3\| BBS \| KW \| Arkym \| Platte Forme A.G. \| Active Autowerke \| K&N \| Fabspeed \| Dinan \| Evolve-R

12-19-2012, 03:22 PM	#5
Amri215 Banned Drives: 2012 Alpine White M3 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 161 iTrader: (0)	You could drive it like that for a short while..but I agree if you want to be safe, I would look to change that tire.

12-22-2012, 02:14 AM	#9
MRV99 Drank the Koolaid Drives: 2011 M3 DCT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Naperville Posts: 134 iTrader: (0)	I had the same on my 550 and brought o the attention to my dealer and tire guy. I was told by both that it will not harm the performance. I had tire insurance so they had no loss to say yes. I am good friends with my dealer and my tire guy. __________________ 12 X5 50i Sport w/ Adaptive drive -- 11 M3 DCT --- Laid to rest---- 2011 X5 50i (Lemon) -- 2008 550 Msport -- 2007 x5 4.8 sport -- 2004 545 sport -- 2002 x5 4.4 sport -- 2001 540i Msport 2000 SL500 -- 1997 SL500

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