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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 12:20 PM
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Someone borrowed my car, hit a curb or something in front right tire. There is a gouge in the tire, low profile 20" rim....Khumo Escta 275 45 55 I believe are measurements. And the rim is SLIGHTLY nicked. The gouge is significant...but no air is leaking....it's sat like that for a couple weeks now, and been driven a few times, no problems.

Can I find something to repair this tire which is brand new? or am I screwed?

Gouge is maybe... 1/4" deep, 1" length, and 1/2" width... Epoxy of some sort that will withstand the tire conditions?

Any help asap is appreciated...trying not to spend another 240.00 or whatever it is.
Thanks!
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 12:34 PM
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if its in the sidewall they cant. Or so ive been told when i curbed my car. Same issue but sidewall.
Old Jan 31, 2008 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 1aznTT
Not sure if this should be in technical, if so, mods please move for me? Thanks!

Someone borrowed my car, hit a curb or something in front right tire. There is a gouge in the tire, low profile 20" rim....Khumo Escta 275 45 55 I believe are measurements. And the rim is SLIGHTLY nicked. The gouge is significant...but no air is leaking....it's sat like that for a couple weeks now, and been driven a few times, no problems.

Can I find something to repair this tire which is brand new? or am I screwed?

Gouge is maybe... 1/4" deep, 1" length, and 1/2" width... Epoxy of some sort that will withstand the tire conditions?

Any help asap is appreciated...trying not to spend another 240.00 or whatever it is.
Thanks!
<3 Jamie
240? You talking about a new set right? Look on ebay, they have good name brand tires cheap as shit. You can get one for probably under a 100.
Old Jan 31, 2008 | 12:44 PM
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240? You talking about a new set right? Look on ebay, they have good name brand tires cheap as shit. You can get one for probably under a 100.
they are custom ordered tires, because they are for 20s ..it's hard to come by them, thanks though!

To Lt1 guy...It's in the sidewall...I was hoping I could not plug it, but poxy it?

Well, guess not!
Thanks for the help!
Old Jan 31, 2008 | 01:17 PM
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you need a new tire. sorry.
Old Jan 31, 2008 | 01:25 PM
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Probably better to replace it than to just hope it doesn't fail at 80mph
Old Jan 31, 2008 | 01:25 PM
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You can't fix it.

You need to tell whoever drove your car that they owe you a new tire and need to pay to fix your wheel.
Old Jan 31, 2008 | 01:43 PM
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Try some rubber cement!!!! Get the guy to go buy you a new tire.
Old Jan 31, 2008 | 02:25 PM
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The sidewall of a tire handles all the load of the vehicle. If the sidewall is damaged to where is is unsafe it has to be replaced. A patch, plug nor anything else but a new tire will hold.
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Default Re: Tire Question

Originally Posted by 1aznTT
Not sure if this should be in technical, if so, mods please move for me? Thanks!

Someone borrowed my car, hit a curb or something in front right tire. There is a gouge in the tire, low profile 20" rim....Khumo Escta 275 45 55 I believe are measurements. And the rim is SLIGHTLY nicked. The gouge is significant...but no air is leaking....it's sat like that for a couple weeks now, and been driven a few times, no problems.

Can I find something to repair this tire which is brand new? or am I screwed?

Gouge is maybe... 1/4" deep, 1" length, and 1/2" width... Epoxy of some sort that will withstand the tire conditions?

Any help asap is appreciated...trying not to spend another 240.00 or whatever it is.
Thanks!
<3 Jamie


yall didnt read wtf he said...hes got 55s on that bitch...275 45 55...fuck a 20 or 22 even a 30 aint good enough for this man...hes got dem 55s yo...special ordered mofos



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