Tire damage

[scenic760]

Hey All,

Got a question for everyone..I just picked up a set of used Mickey Thompson tires and while I was stacking them away I saw this chunk loose on one of them...

Do I need to worry about this or throw some glue on it?

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[waterpirate]

I would have a real tire guy put a patch on the inside and glue the outside with that vulcanising glue they have. Also keep track of that tire and never use on a steering axle.
Eric

 

[scenic760]

I would have a real tire guy put a patch on the inside and glue the outside with that vulcanising glue they have. Also keep track of that tire and never use on a steering axle.
Eric

So a moderate amount of worry...makes sense! THANKS!

 

[DoubleDingo]

I would toss it unless it will be used for nothing but speeds under 50.

 

[Strick]

Keep it on the back. I've gotten dozens of damaged Humvee tires from Ft Bragg & have been fortunate that they were no real issues when running them. Some had to be patched (booted) & ran with a tube. Small price to pay when the tires retailed for $1600 & we could get all the blems we wanted for free.

HS

 

[scenic760]

I wasn’t too sure how it would affect the structural integrity of the the tire..

On one hand it’s the rubber outer layer protecting the belted portion so it shouldn’t be an issue..on the other hand it’s a small tear in the unit as a whole- kind of like a bridge with a small crack is detrimental..

A friend of mine’s dad was the lead trial attorney for Michelin and he could tell some stories..I wish I would have listened now, haha. He said tire blowouts in general are almost always from external sources or really old tires. He also said had never litigated a trial where the tire itself was defective and Michelin tires were hand down the best quality/safest tire you could buy.

 

[Ricko1966]

What's the date code? Especially if they've been in the sun that would be a big part of the decision to me.

 

[SquareRoot]

^^^^ This^^^^. Here is Az, dry rot usually happens at about the 4-5 year mark.

 

[TotalyHucked]

Agreed on the date code. If it's a really new tire, I might try to find an old school tire shop that might have some of the vulcanization glue or whatever they call it and run it on the rear for a bit to see. If they're more than 4or 5 years old, I'd toss it.

 

[squaredeal91]

Hey All,

Got a question for everyone..I just picked up a set of used Mickey Thompson tires and while I was stacking them away I saw this chunk loose on one of them...

Do I need to worry about this or throw some glue on it?

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Glue it. Don't worry till it's leaking. I've seen worse. Ods are it won't ever leak

 

[DoubleDingo]

I guess I am way too cautious...lol...

Then again, when we go places, there typically isn't any accommodations, so having good tires is a must.

That said, glue it and run it

 

[nvrenuf]

Glue it. Don't worry till it's leaking. I've seen worse. Ods are it won't ever leak

This ^^^

If you've ever worked in a tire store you've seen a lot worse drive away. Is it right? Not really. Is it junk? Not really.

Definitely glue or vulcanize that flap down to somewhat seal it. Moisture could get inside the layers and cause the steel belts to rust which would lead to separation problems (long term). I can't remember who but there is an off road oriented company that sells do-it-yourself cold vulcanizing kits, you may not find a tire shop that will vulcanize that area.

 

[squaredeal91]

Side story. In high school my friend actually used a red rag to fix sidewall leaks. On a 74 powerflaggon. Had super old tires on it with good tread developed some sidewall leaks. He used an awl to cram it in. Cut the ends off with a knife and all you could see was a few little pink flower looking things hahaha was so funny it actually worked.