Do I have to replace my tires?

Gunner5390 · 02-22-2018, 02:29 AM

So I kerbed the rim and tires making a turn on a narrow road. I was not attentive enough to see the side pavement and I own up I made a mistake.

This incident took a bit of my tire as well and created an abrasion, it is on the side walls.
I have checked at a local tire shop and a rim fixing shop and got two different opinions.
The tire shops(good reputation in the region) says replace the tires as it is on the side wall (it could be possible that they are trying to get some business) while the rim fix shop says i don't need to as it is on the leading edge of the side wall which is common in the performance tires like MSS. I did take a tour of the rim fix shop and their work is quite impressive while also considering they have couple of ferrari's, bentley's, range rover on the shop for work.

I have been driving on varying speeds upto 160Kmh(~95mph) and have no issues in the driving characteristics of the car so far and have done nearly 150 Kms since the incident.
The tires only has 4K miles on it as the car is new and honestly I don't want to change the tires unless it is a hazard.

Thoughts from the bimmerpost family is appreciated!

Arcanum-UK · 02-22-2018, 04:32 AM

I'd replace the tyre. The picture shows a lot of damage so you don't know what could have been done to the structure underneath. It's not worth the risk of a blowout.

Depending on how you drive, 4K miles may be heading towards replacing the tyres anyway. The PSS lose a lot of turn-in bite once they get down to 3-4mm of remaining tread so I replaced mine at 5K miles. Conveniently, the PS4's had just come out so swapped for them. Had the PS4's for ~6-months and they are great - wearing a bit better too so probably will get around 7K miles a set out of those.

Dr.Deep · 02-22-2018, 05:48 AM

I would definitively replace them. Damage looks quite bad on the pictures. It is indeed on the sidewall, but you don't know how far the damage goes, and also how it will behave under high loads (like quick curves and so on..)

3geekfamily · 02-22-2018, 05:48 AM

Definitely. Unfortunately, sidewall damage is a blowout waiting to happen... and that sidewall damage looks pretty bad.

Gunner5390 · 02-22-2018, 07:18 AM

I have added a pic from the reverse angle.

Anyone know how I can upload a video?

BEM-S4 · 02-22-2018, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Gunner5390

I have added a pic from the reverse angle.

Anyone know how I can upload a video?

Christ - don't even bother with the video. Replace the tire, do both on the axel if more than 2/32 different in tread depth new to old.

DETRoadster · 02-22-2018, 07:54 AM

Please, replace that tire ASAP!

ChrisK · 02-22-2018, 08:07 AM

I wouldn't drive any car with tire sidewall damage.

Replace that ASAP!

DanG · 02-22-2018, 09:30 AM

I agree, replace the tire ASAP.

twin fed · 02-22-2018, 09:51 AM

I disagree, you are fine.

JUST KIDDING RELPACE THAT TIRE!!

2M · 02-22-2018, 12:01 PM

I\'ve driven on a tire with similar damage till it was bald. However its your life, your car, your tire, so you do whatever you wanna do.

akkando · 02-22-2018, 03:27 PM

Got this fun one today. Nail in the tire.

ChrisK · 02-22-2018, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 2M

I\'ve driven on a tire with similar damage till it was bald. However its your life, your car, your tire, so you do whatever you wanna do.

Speed rated performance tires? Until they were bald?

akkando · 02-22-2018, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by akkando

Got this fun one today. Nail in the tire.

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Well my tire place refuses to patch it as they feel it's too close to side wall. So I am just going to get Pilot Sport 4s tomorrow, though my friend is disgusted with me because even after 15k miles I still have a lot of tread on the Contis.

M3 Adjuster · 02-22-2018, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by twin fed

I disagree, you are fine.

JUST KIDDING RELPACE THAT TIRE!!

Artemis · 02-22-2018, 07:26 PM

Safety first. Let common sense prevail over cost. If the tire blows, things could end pretty badly. It's like Russian Roulette with only a few empty gun chambers.

So, yes, get yourself and others peace of mind by replacing that tire.

And it's the right opportunity to get Pilot Sport 4S.

drexplode · 02-22-2018, 07:29 PM

YESSSSSSSSSS! Absolutely no question you MUST replace.

ORIGIN M. · 02-22-2018, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Artemis

Safety first. Let common sense prevail over cost. If the tire blows, things could end pretty badly. It's like Russian Roulette with only a few empty gun chambers.

So, yes, get yourself and others peace of mind by replacing that tire.

And it's the right opportunity to get Pilot Sport 4S.

Great advice you're so correct

The cheap always comes out expensive

voyagergab · 02-23-2018, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akkando

Well my tire place refuses to patch it as they feel it's too close to side wall. So I am just going to get Pilot Sport 4s tomorrow, though my friend is disgusted with me because even after 15k miles I still have a lot of tread on the Contis.

Makes sense, they won't repair if the puncture is closer than an inch (I think) to the sidewall.Oh well 4S are great tires.

Bt12 · 02-25-2018, 06:36 AM

Nail in tire is ok... side wall holes not so much... being alive driving a performance car...priceless

Gunner5390 · 02-26-2018, 03:52 AM

Thanks all for the advise!

I am changing the tires, 4S going in!

pruettfan · 02-27-2018, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunner5390

Thanks all for the advise!

I am changing the tires, 4S going in!

I changed to the 4S last year from the crappy Contis my car came with and the 4s is an impressive upgrade. They wear very well also, I have 17,000 miles on mine and probably can get another 8-10k out of them. Excellent tires.

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Gunner5390 New Member 53 Rep 28 Posts Drives: M Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: United Arab Emirates iTrader: (0)	Do I have to replace my tires? So I kerbed the rim and tires making a turn on a narrow road. I was not attentive enough to see the side pavement and I own up I made a mistake. This incident took a bit of my tire as well and created an abrasion, it is on the side walls. I have checked at a local tire shop and a rim fixing shop and got two different opinions. The tire shops(good reputation in the region) says replace the tires as it is on the side wall (it could be possible that they are trying to get some business) while the rim fix shop says i don't need to as it is on the leading edge of the side wall which is common in the performance tires like MSS. I did take a tour of the rim fix shop and their work is quite impressive while also considering they have couple of ferrari's, bentley's, range rover on the shop for work. I have been driving on varying speeds upto 160Kmh(~95mph) and have no issues in the driving characteristics of the car so far and have done nearly 150 Kms since the incident. The tires only has 4K miles on it as the car is new and honestly I don't want to change the tires unless it is a hazard. Thoughts from the bimmerpost family is appreciated! Attached Images Last edited by Gunner5390; 02-22-2018 at 07:16 AM.. Reason: Adding Picture from reverse angle
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02-22-2018, 04:32 AM	#2
Arcanum-UK Private First Class 168 Rep 160 Posts Drives: M2, X3 M40i on Order Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I'd replace the tyre. The picture shows a lot of damage so you don't know what could have been done to the structure underneath. It's not worth the risk of a blowout. Depending on how you drive, 4K miles may be heading towards replacing the tyres anyway. The PSS lose a lot of turn-in bite once they get down to 3-4mm of remaining tread so I replaced mine at 5K miles. Conveniently, the PS4's had just come out so swapped for them. Had the PS4's for ~6-months and they are great - wearing a bit better too so probably will get around 7K miles a set out of those.
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Dr.Deep Captain 1827 Rep 830 Posts Drives: M4 Competition Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Alps iTrader: (0)	I would definitively replace them. Damage looks quite bad on the pictures. It is indeed on the sidewall, but you don't know how far the damage goes, and also how it will behave under high loads (like quick curves and so on..)
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3geekfamily Private 66 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 2023 Mini Hardtop JCW Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	Definitely. Unfortunately, sidewall damage is a blowout waiting to happen... and that sidewall damage looks pretty bad.
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Gunner5390 New Member 53 Rep 28 Posts Drives: M Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: United Arab Emirates iTrader: (0)	I have added a pic from the reverse angle. Anyone know how I can upload a video?
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DETRoadster Space Force - 4 Star General 11463 Rep 3,264 Posts Drives: M2 MG 6MT / Moto Guzzi V7 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Seattle iTrader: (1)	Please, replace that tire ASAP!
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ChrisK Major General 4449 Rep 7,594 Posts Drives: '19 M2C Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (7) Garage List 2019 BMW M2C [7.00] 2015 Porsche Macan S [0.00]	I wouldn't drive any car with tire sidewall damage. Replace that ASAP!
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DanG Major General 10656 Rep 6,936 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 AW DCT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [7.68]	I agree, replace the tire ASAP.
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02-22-2018, 09:51 AM	#10
twin fed Doc Brown 1176 Rep 2,174 Posts Drives: 2016 MG MT M2 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Isle of Long iTrader: (2)	I disagree, you are fine. JUST KIDDING RELPACE THAT TIRE!! __________________
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2M Colonel 503 Rep 2,200 Posts Drives: Mineral Grey M2 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New York iTrader: (2)	I\'ve driven on a tire with similar damage till it was bald. However its your life, your car, your tire, so you do whatever you wanna do. __________________ E9X Picture Game: 8 points: (High visibility jacket; Strip Club; Pizzeria; Sobriety Test; E9x dressed for Halloween, Billiards, Oil Change, Orange Cone)
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akkando Major General 5865 Rep 6,635 Posts Drives: 17 M2 DCT LBB,11 e90 M3 ZCP IB Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (1)	Got this fun one today. Nail in the tire.
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02-22-2018, 07:26 PM	#16
Artemis Moderator 29375 Rep 13,097 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Competition Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Safety first. Let common sense prevail over cost. If the tire blows, things could end pretty badly. It's like Russian Roulette with only a few empty gun chambers. So, yes, get yourself and others peace of mind by replacing that tire. And it's the right opportunity to get Pilot Sport 4S. __________________ ///M is art ↔ Artemis
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drexplode Brigadier General 1782 Rep 3,064 Posts Drives: G26 i4x Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Walled Lake Michigan iTrader: (17)	YESSSSSSSSSS! Absolutely no question you MUST replace.
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02-25-2018, 06:36 AM	#20
Bt12 Captain 391 Rep 960 Posts Drives: 2018 X5,2018 m2, 2018 x1 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bicoastal iTrader: (0)	Nail in tire is ok... side wall holes not so much... being alive driving a performance car...priceless
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02-26-2018, 03:52 AM	#21
Gunner5390 New Member 53 Rep 28 Posts Drives: M Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: United Arab Emirates iTrader: (0)	Thanks all for the advise! I am changing the tires, 4S going in!
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