Is this tire still ok?

GregL · 05-13-2007, 12:50 AM

Hey all, I was outside mucking around in my garage earlier today and noticed this damage on the sidewall of my ML500's front-passenger tire. I honestly have no idea how it happened, there's no other damage to the region surrounding it and I know I didn't curb it, so it's kind of weird, unless something happened last time I ran through an automatic car wash. It's not leaking air btw.

So for those of you wise in the tire tech department, is this tire ok? Is it cosmetic damage or should I consider replacement? Had Yokohama not discontinued this size, I'd just buy one and be done with it, but since they did I'd have to replace all 4 for at least CAD$1500 which obviously wouldn't make me happy. I mean I'm concerned with safety, but am I over-reacting?

The tire is a Yokohama AVS S/T in 275/45/19
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....odel=AVS+S%2FT

Thanks in advance!

BMW320i · 05-13-2007, 01:01 AM

hmmmmm

doesnt seems ok to me...

nyc3r · 05-13-2007, 08:21 AM

looks like a good chunk came off the side.. check on tirerack or some tire shop to see if it's ok.

montreal_bimmer · 05-13-2007, 09:05 AM

i had a similar problem with one of my tires, never had a problem with it, used it untill there was no more tread on the tire

533ogetnom · 05-13-2007, 09:09 AM

just rubber, its the steel belt you need to worry about

Jaws · 05-13-2007, 11:02 AM

I don't like the look of the tire in general. In the second picture there seems to be a small gouge just above and to the right of the bigger gouge. Also, the rubber seems to be quite dry and old. I am pretty cautious when it comes to sidewall damage. BTW, it looks like whomever drives the ML needs some curb feelers.

GregL · 05-13-2007, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaws

I don't like the look of the tire in general. In the second picture there seems to be a small gouge just above and to the right of the bigger gouge. Also, the rubber seems to be quite dry and old. I am pretty cautious when it comes to sidewall damage. BTW, it looks like whomever drives the ML needs some curb feelers.

I can't really explain why the tire looks dry and old either. I bought them in '04 so they've only gone through 3 summers, which equates to about 18-20 months on the vehicle. I guess I really should bring it into a tire shop tomorrow and ask for a professional opinion. I never was that happy with the feel of these tires in the first place; they're noisy and constantly require re-balancing but they do look pretty from the back. Still, $1500 is $1500, but I don't want the thing to pop either.

s4iscool · 05-13-2007, 01:04 PM

probably ok, just keep an eye on it

E90330iS · 05-14-2007, 05:27 PM

I think its okay, I have something like that on everyone tire I have.

05-13-2007, 12:50 AM	#1
GregL Brigadier General 98 Rep 3,618 Posts Drives: 2016 CLA45 AMG Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: GTA iTrader: (4)	Is this tire still ok? Hey all, I was outside mucking around in my garage earlier today and noticed this damage on the sidewall of my ML500's front-passenger tire. I honestly have no idea how it happened, there's no other damage to the region surrounding it and I know I didn't curb it, so it's kind of weird, unless something happened last time I ran through an automatic car wash. It's not leaking air btw. So for those of you wise in the tire tech department, is this tire ok? Is it cosmetic damage or should I consider replacement? Had Yokohama not discontinued this size, I'd just buy one and be done with it, but since they did I'd have to replace all 4 for at least CAD$1500 which obviously wouldn't make me happy. I mean I'm concerned with safety, but am I over-reacting? The tire is a Yokohama AVS S/T in 275/45/19 http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....odel=AVS+S%2FT Thanks in advance! Attached Images __________________ 2016 Mercedes-AMG CLA45 2013 Mercedes-Benz B250 - Gone 2010 Mercedes-Benz C350 4Matic - Gone 2006 BMW 330xi - Gone 2001 Infiniti QX4 - Gone
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05-13-2007, 01:01 AM	#2
BMW320i Colonel 174 Rep 2,916 Posts Drives: '06 AW 320i Join Date: May 2006 Location: Muscat, Oman iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 320i [0.00]	hmmmmm doesnt seems ok to me... __________________ 19" velocity CSL replicas staggured // Continental sport contact 2: rear: 255/35/19, Front: 235/35/19 // Blacklines // rear OEM spoiler // y-connector // 30% v-kool tint all around // Black Roof/Mirrors // H&R Sport springs // H&R TRAK+ 15mm spacers // *BMW never makes ordinary cars . . .*
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05-13-2007, 08:21 AM	#3
nyc3r Colonel 112 Rep 2,589 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (24)	looks like a good chunk came off the side.. check on tirerack or some tire shop to see if it's ok. __________________ FS: Interior Parts - Msport knob, split armrest etc FS: Interior Parts Msport wheel, Msport knob, Boot, Idrive, FS: BMW factory oil change kit
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montreal_bimmer OEMconcept 174 Rep 5,593 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada \| USA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2006 325i [10.00]	i had a similar problem with one of my tires, never had a problem with it, used it untill there was no more tread on the tire
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05-13-2007, 09:09 AM	#5
533ogetnom Banned 95 Rep 1,760 Posts Drives: 335coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (1)	just rubber, its the steel belt you need to worry about
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05-13-2007, 11:02 AM	#6
Jaws Lieutenant Colonel 45 Rep 1,738 Posts Drives: 2006 325i mt Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (0)	I don't like the look of the tire in general. In the second picture there seems to be a small gouge just above and to the right of the bigger gouge. Also, the rubber seems to be quite dry and old. I am pretty cautious when it comes to sidewall damage. BTW, it looks like whomever drives the ML needs some curb feelers. __________________ 2006 325i - Sparkling Graphite 2000 S2000 - New Formula Red 2007 Chev Silverado crew cab Z71
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05-13-2007, 01:04 PM	#8
s4iscool Major 26 Rep 1,138 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Neccos iTrader: (2)	probably ok, just keep an eye on it
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05-14-2007, 05:27 PM	#9
E90330iS Major General 143 Rep 6,333 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arcadia, California iTrader: (56) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I think its okay, I have something like that on everyone tire I have. __________________ 2017 BMW M4 DCT Lease Transfer: https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...8#post23736398
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