Do I Need to Replace My Tyre? Picture Attached Help Needed

justanick on 08/10/2024 - 19:11
Last edited 08/10/2024 - 21:09 by 1 other user

Hi all, I had a bad day today and just to add salt to wound I ran over the kerb on front left side and damaged my tyres.

Picture 1
Picture 2

I went to Tempe Tyres the guy on the floor was desperate to sell me a brand new tyre. However, after I spoke with the manager he said it’s not required. He said once you see white thread that’s dangerous.

It will cost me $380 a tyre. I got one transferred to Fairfield and told them I may change my mind tomorrow. Wheel alignment etc more.

I’m here now to seek your opinion. I bought the tyres few years ago after posting in OzBargain, I had a great time so far.

Do you think after looking at the pictures that I am good or it needs to be replaced?

Automotive Tyre

Comments

  • HamBoi69 on 08/10/2024 - 19:14
    +56

    OP, you can never risk your life with the safety of your tires. If they are damaged, I’d recommend that you change them.

    Level 10 - Helpful Comment ✅

    • Mechz on 08/10/2024 - 19:54
      +1

      I've done 250+ for extended periods (read: hours and hours) on Autobahns with similar scuffs & scrapes.

      These tyres are fine for use here.

    • Murkymerv on 08/10/2024 - 21:14
      +3

      Geez , this guy loves the curbs . Maybe if he stays away from those his tyres and rims might fear better !

    • justanick on 09/10/2024 - 13:15
      +1

      Thank you mate. Decided.

      • 2025 on 09/10/2024 - 15:09
        +6

        Level 0.01 - Comment under the first comment ✅

        Level 1 - Advise OP to do what they’ve already done ✅

        Level 6a - Personal Opinion ✅

  • MS Paint on 08/10/2024 - 19:17
    +13

    That needs replacing.

    Level 6a - Personal Opinion ✅

    • DashCam AKA Rolts on 08/10/2024 - 19:26
      +15

      That makes sense. Cheers.

      Level 2 - Public Acknowledgement ✅

      • pegaxs on 08/10/2024 - 22:52
        +6

        lol. I get that reference…

        Level 4c - Worthless anecdotal comment ✅

        • MITM on 09/10/2024 - 12:35
          -3

          yeah, nah - just my 2c worth

  • AndyC1 on 08/10/2024 - 19:23
    +6

    If you have to ask then you are not sure, so go with your instincts. If you have kids then think of them……

    If the missing chunks of tyre were not required then the tyre would be thinner…..

    Get a new tyre or better two so that the tread is the same and the car will not drift due to different tread grip.

    • Euphemistic on 08/10/2024 - 20:15
      +2

      If the missing chunks of tyre were not required then the tyre would be thinner…..

      Witbin reason, yes. But they do add additional thickness to sidewalls to prevent a blowout in a vase such as this.

    • OzBarAnon on 10/10/2024 - 16:39

      That's not strictly true. Tyres aren't designed to be made at the bare minimum tolerance with no capacity for damage absorption. I can't quite tell how deep it is from OP's picture, but you can definitely take off a few millimetres off the side wall without any real loss of integrity or increase in risk

      • AndyC1 on 10/10/2024 - 21:03
        +1

        looks way more than a few mm if you can see that it chunked off.

  • Jaduqimon on 08/10/2024 - 19:25
    +23

    Low profile rim/tyres are not for u

    • justanick on 08/10/2024 - 19:33
      -5

      What does that even mean?

      • Jaduqimon on 08/10/2024 - 19:36
        +4

        Low profile rim/tyres more susceptible to kerb rash…

      • 2025 on 08/10/2024 - 19:37
        +17

        Tyres with bigger side walls protect the wheels when they are forcefully introduced to the kerb against their consent.

      • Snoozer on 10/10/2024 - 10:08

        It means trade in for a Toyota Prado.

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 08/10/2024 - 19:26
    +12

    Dude

    Username does not check out.

  • 2025 on 08/10/2024 - 19:29
    +8

    For the love of god wash it!
    It may simply buff out.

    Level 7.3 - Strong Deterget ✅

  • Shifter0183 on 08/10/2024 - 19:32
    +2

    With that amount of side-wall damage, I'm surprised it didn't blow already.

    • Logical on 09/10/2024 - 23:29

      LMFAO

  • ihfree on 08/10/2024 - 19:38
    +2

    A quick Google search suggests the manager is correct. Extra rubber may be there to protect the rim. You could take it somewhere else to get a second opinion if concerned.

  • Maglia Nera on 08/10/2024 - 19:40

    I'd get a new tyre ..

  • justanick on 08/10/2024 - 19:40
    -2

    I’m not here for online polls. I used to have run flats continental tyres. They were bumpy and the ride wasn’t smooth. After I changed the tyres to someone on OZB everything changed. They were so good.

    I wash my car regularly but due to few recent trips, sickness and fatigue I couldn’t take my car for a clean.

    Yes, I’m all for safety hence I’m doubting the manager from the floor.
    Tempe is selling each for $380. Is there any other place that sells cheaper? Sorry I need to research more tonight. I bought 4 brand new tyres Feb 2022. It ran for around 22k km.

    https://www.tempetyres.com.au/tyreproducts?goodyear-2254019-…

    • Jimothy Wongingtons on 08/10/2024 - 19:43
      +2

      Compare on

      https://www.tyroola.com.au/

    • MS Paint on 08/10/2024 - 19:50
      +3

      Should be able to get replacement for less than $300 each. I would replace both rears, move the old rears to the front and get a wheel alignment.

      • justanick on 08/10/2024 - 21:46

        Can you find me the same tyre for $300 with installation and disposal of old tyre?
        I can’t swap the front with the rear. They are different sizes. Changing the front sets would require $380 times 2, not sure if I’m willing to take that far.

        • MS Paint on 08/10/2024 - 22:26
          +4

          Staggered wheels suck in situations like this. That's a pretty skinny/odd size tyre for a 19 so seems expensive for all brands. So no, I can't help out. With 20k+ kms on one softish compound tyre I'd definitely be looking at replacing both fronts. Keep the good one as a spare just in case.

          Level 4 - delivered false hopes ✅

        • ColtNoir on 09/10/2024 - 10:36

          Bob Jane has tyres in your size starting from $162. Kumho’s from $262.

          Have a look around. Tempe aren't what they used to be price wise.

          • MS Paint on 09/10/2024 - 10:52

            @ColtNoir: Kumho PS51 and Good Year F1 are two different categories of tyres.

            • ColtNoir on 09/10/2024 - 10:55
              +1

              @MS Paint: I agree. He wanted cheaper though.

              • MS Paint on 09/10/2024 - 11:00
                +1

                @ColtNoir: Good idea to replace both fronts with Kumho. A bit more but at least matched front pattern and wear.

      • munecito on 09/10/2024 - 09:15

        When I worked in tyres people that bought only two would get the new tyres at the front. Not the back.

        • MS Paint on 09/10/2024 - 09:28
          +2

          Probably mostly front wheel drive cars.

          • munecito on 09/10/2024 - 09:35
            +3

            @MS Paint: No. Advice was to have the better thread in the steering end of the vehicle.

            We did heaps of cops cars in those days, Falcons and commodores.

            But I just checked in the manufacturers recommendations and you are right. They recommend to fit new tyres at the back for stability.

            So thank you. I corrected an old misconception today.

            • IamEzza on 09/10/2024 - 15:40
              +1

              @munecito: The number one reason to put new tyres on the rear is because of aquaplaning.
              The most dangerous thing that can happen on worn tyres is aquaplaning and when it happens you can lose complete control of the car and it doesn't matter what car it is, whether it's front wheel drive, rear or awd, a sports car, or if you are the best driver in the world.
              If you have the new tyres with deep tread in the rear you are less likely to aquaplane in the rear, oversteer and spin out.

    • ihfree on 08/10/2024 - 19:58
      +8

      After I changed the tyres to someone on OZB everything changed. They were so good.

      Ozbargainers make good tyres? Interesting.

      Level 13 - trolling ✅

      • DashCam AKA Rolts on 08/10/2024 - 20:24
        +2

        Ozbargainers make good tyres?

        Thanks for asking. Cheers

        Level 3 - Public Sevice ✅

  • oscargamer on 08/10/2024 - 20:18
    +2

    How the F did you do all that?

    • MS Paint on 08/10/2024 - 20:21
      +2

      and fatigue

      Driving while fatigued. It's equivalent to 0.05BAC

  • Yummy on 08/10/2024 - 20:32
    -1

    Change it now or else have fun when it pop in the highway.

  • boomramada on 08/10/2024 - 21:05
    +1

    OP not sure why you asking us here. if you don't trust the tyer center, why not find another one for the second opening?

    • MS Paint on 08/10/2024 - 21:21

      second opening

      So there's other damage we are not yet aware of?

  • sumyungguy on 08/10/2024 - 21:32
    +5

    I wouldn't replace it. Those 40 series Goodyears have a stepped sidewall design to protect your alloys from kerb/gutter rash. They've done a great job.

    • 2025 on 08/10/2024 - 21:38

      Party on, Wayne

      • sumyungguy on 08/10/2024 - 21:50
        +1

        Schwing! 🍆

  • justanick on 08/10/2024 - 21:40
    -1

    It’s funny how things go mountain out of a mole.
    The damage was in shitty Wolli Creek village parking. It’s the narrowest curve right to exit to the other side (far end of the village parking). There was a guy few inches behind me as I had to go back and take a wider turn. I politely requested few times but the man kept looking at me and did not move back.
    I should have sat there until he moved his car backwards but my bad I took it on me to wrestle the car to exit and bang I scratched the car. I regret my actions which is now causing me anxiety and stress.

    I’ll go to nearby tyre shop tomorrow to take a second opinion but I bet they will want to sell a tyre.

    The manager at Tempe tyre had enough customers and was closing time so he just sent me off. His floor boy wanted to sell but not today as they were closing at 5pm and I went there at 4:10pm. Both had their agendas and I really needed unbiased advice or opinion.

    Sadly the OzB guy who recommended me the set of tyres 2 years back deactivated his account. I went to the previous post to look for him.

    I hope I get a real advice. I sometimes overspend on things that doesn’t need to be replaced. Money is tight at the moment and $380 -$400 can help heaps.

    I’ll look into Jaycar and Bob Jane.

    • sumyungguy on 08/10/2024 - 21:45
      +1

      If you ask a tyre outlet you'll be up for a new tyre. If it makes you nervous, find a secondhand one and pay $30 to strip and re-fit. Plenty to choose from:

    • 2025 on 08/10/2024 - 21:55

      Sorry to hear. I went to Bob Jane a few weeks ago for a gouge in a tyre, totally different type of tyre though, it was a Bridgestone Alenza, the guy said it was fine. Each tyre and each gouge is different I guess.

  • justanick on 08/10/2024 - 21:57
    +1

    Just did a search on Jax Tyres each one is $585 WTF
    How come it’s so much cheaper at Tempe tyres?

    https://www.jaxtyres.com.au/tyres/goodyear/eagle-f1-asymmetr…

    • Pelicannn on 08/10/2024 - 22:09
      +3

      Tempe are normally quite cheap. I’ve used them to price match even with shipping to my local shop before.

  • JIMB0 on 08/10/2024 - 23:31
    +4

    I'd risk it and put it on the back.

    Level 7c - Thrifty but risky, caution advised. ⚠️💀

  • justanick on 08/10/2024 - 23:48

    Tempe is my only option. I can’t find this at any other store in Sydney.

    Previously 2 years ago I bought from Tempe Tyres at $290 each for front tyres.

  • justanick on 09/10/2024 - 04:38
    -5

    How do I get Tempe tyres to apply the same price which they offered 2 years ago?

    Also is it okay for me to keep the other front tyre? Shall I get wheel alignment done too? This was done 5 months ago after a tyre puncture on the rear wheel.

    • geekcohen on 09/10/2024 - 05:49
      +1

      How do I get Tempe tyres to apply the same price which they offered 2 years ago?

      Good luck!

      Also is it okay for me to keep the other front tyre?

      Depending on its wear, maybe.

      Shall I get wheel alignment done too?

      Maybe. But if you do, replace the other front tyre.

      In all honestly, just go to a tyre shop and speak to them. If you feel like you are being screwed over, go to another shop.

    • MS Paint on 09/10/2024 - 06:33

      Is it 4matic or RWD?

      • Gunnar on 09/10/2024 - 09:00
        +1

        Do you really want the OP to reply with what’s the difference?

        • MS Paint on 09/10/2024 - 09:31
          +2

          I was hoping they would say it's a 5 speed automatic.

          • Gunnar on 09/10/2024 - 09:34

            @MS Paint: I’ve noted some previous comments you’ve made on the topic ;-)

    • ihfree on 09/10/2024 - 22:27
      +1

      How’s your flux capacitor?

  • Gunnar on 09/10/2024 - 06:33
    +10

    Good God OP, trade your Merc for a Camry so replacement parts are within what you’re happy spending. 19 inch rims: as a guide tyres will not be cheap to replace.

    You need a new tyre. Side wall damage = new tyre

    • MS Paint on 09/10/2024 - 06:37
      +4

      I love the "look at me I'm rich in my MB" to "WTF, I can't afford that" attitude so many Euro drivers have in Australia.

      • Gunnar on 09/10/2024 - 07:55
        +1

        I'm waiting on a future post about premature tyre wear because he didn't think he needed a wheel alignment after doing that much damage to the side wall

  • Nugs on 09/10/2024 - 06:49
    +3

    Sell the car, you can't afford it
    .

  • 2esc on 09/10/2024 - 08:14

    That first photo would go a lot deeper into those torn sections than the photo will show.

    Im very very surprised the tyre shop would say its safe.

    Replace immediately.

  • cashless on 09/10/2024 - 08:41
    +1

    Replace the tyre, it's dangerous.
    While you're at it, get the brake disc checked and probably changed too - it looks dangerously worn to me.

    And when you've done all that (on both or maybe 4 wheels), you can have my username

  • afah0447 on 09/10/2024 - 08:59

    That's some fine parking skills on display there.

  • Gunnar on 09/10/2024 - 09:12
    +3

    Okay I’m procrastinating and these are all the instances where the OP has basically implied they’re too cheap to own a Merc:
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/816968

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/690829

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/678479 (This one is on tyres)

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/570676 (learns to check engine oil in this one, well done OP)

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/519144

    • 2025 on 09/10/2024 - 10:48
      +2

      C’mon we all know it’s a high yield investment for long term gains

  • justanick on 09/10/2024 - 11:39
    -4

    Thanks to some of you with some good positive feedback and support. For those with finding the time on researching my previous posts etc and giving ill wishes … I wasn’t expecting much on a public post.

    FYI for years on I have received very good feedback and support from some OZB and glad there are few good souls that prevail against negative thoughts.

    Back to business.

    I have 100% decided to change my front tyre that I damaged yesterday.
    Now the question is do I absolutely need to replace the other front tyre on the drivers side?

    I’ll also do all 4 wheels alignment $70
    Front tyre $380 each.

    • ReaperX22 on 09/10/2024 - 12:29
      +3

      Do both. For tyres always in pairs for front or rear wheel drive cars. If they were less than 6 months old you might be fine but you said 2022 so 2 years, uneven wear on tyres cannnnn cause issues, also different levels of grip on tyres may also cause issues with driving and acceleration in general.

      • justanick on 09/10/2024 - 13:02
        +2

        Thanks mate. It’s good to hear some positive feedback. Some of the other feedbacks are around that as well. I called Tempe booked two tyres price haggled to $365 each plus $50 for all four wheel alignment.

        Not happy with this but don’t want to risk lives of family.

  • MITM on 09/10/2024 - 13:06
    +1

    Ask for Tyroola Tyre Protect for 18 and 19 inch tyres = $30 (or similar insurance)

    Get extra protection for tyres 18 and 19 inch tyres with Tyroola Tyre Protect.

    ✅Pay a one-time premium per tyre (fitting cost is not included).

    ✅Coverage is for 12 months or until legal tread depth.

    ✅Includes repairable/non-repairable punctures, fractures, cuts, and kerb damage.

    • justanick on 09/10/2024 - 13:09

      Tempe said they have nothing to do with Tyroola. Unfortunately Tyroola has no such tyres I’m looking for :(

  • bohn on 09/10/2024 - 14:01

    Yes ✅

  • R4 on 09/10/2024 - 14:20
    +1

    Personally, I'd replace it - I don't care what the experts say.

    But each to their own.

  • Clickbait on 09/10/2024 - 15:23
    -1

    Find a Mercedes wrecker or backstreet User Tyre dealer, and buy one with similar wear to your existing tyre. You might get <> $100-150 fitted.
    If it's a runflat, th eside walls are supposed to be bulletproof, but I don't haver to drive it
    I'm assuming it's a factory tyre.
    Then replace both at the approprate time.
    I had a Lexus X with 18 Fronts and 19 rears. Never again.

  • Eeples on 09/10/2024 - 17:23

    I had a flat tyre and took it to a well known mechanic/tyre chain.
    (NRMA put my space saver on)

    He examined it in front of me. 2 bits of metal (I knew that already) and he informed me that both were unrepairable due to the angle of the punctures.

    He wanted to sell me a new tyre. 1 day wait $252.

    I then went to an exclusive tyre chain and they took my car off me. And made me sit down for 30min. He came back in and said they fixed the puncture. I said I thought there were two? He said there was but it hadn’t gone through.

    I left a scathing review for the first place.

    Moral of the story; getting a second opinion is sometimes worth it.

    ✅ Random tyre story

  • Aerith-Waifu on 09/10/2024 - 18:14
    -2

    It will be fine as long as you dont drive it

    • ihfree on 09/10/2024 - 23:05
      +2

      kerb on a curve 🤔

      • Aerith-Waifu on 11/10/2024 - 00:43

        You know your things well:)

        • for you:)
  • bobolo on 09/10/2024 - 22:39
    +2

    Honestly, its fine. Tyres are designed to take a beating and that is literally barely scratching the surface.

    Eagle F1's are also a solid good quality tyre.

    On the contrary, replacing them with a no name china brand new tyre will be more dangerous than that little chip (not saying you would, but I see far too many of these on the roads)

  • chk on 09/10/2024 - 22:48
    -6

    the tyres were made in 2021, its time for a change anyway

  • Logical on 09/10/2024 - 23:32

    I would not be replacing that tire until it reaches the wear indicator.

    • justanick on 10/10/2024 - 04:09

      It’s on the side wall. Is there an indicator on the side?

  • Ozykins on 10/10/2024 - 06:19

    S'knackered

  • Jugganautx on 10/10/2024 - 06:44
    -2

    What the hell is all this level 13 tick crap?

    Stop making this crap mainstream 🤦

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