Damaged tyre: what would you do?

[RSD7a]

I've Michelin Cross climates all round. The left front has sidewall damage after a brutal pothole hit. They are maybe 50% worn. I'd prefer to avoid the expense of replacing both. What's the thinking of a single replacement?

 

[Fisherman]

I've Michelin Cross climates all round. The left front has sidewall damage after a brutal pothole hit. They are maybe 50% worn. I'd prefer to avoid the expense of replacing both. What's the thinking of a single replacement?

Tyres are what keep you on the road, arguably the most important part of your Motorhome. Also apart from uneven traction particularly on wet roads, eventually the one with 50% will wear out and then need to be replaced, you will forever be driving with uneven tread on your axle. You should also have your suspension checked out, and your geometry. Also did you take a photo of the pothole and damage to your van, you may have a claim against the local authorities.

 

[Lee]

What sort if spare have you got?
Maybe buy 2 new ones and use the part worn one for the spare.
If not put the rear tyres on the front and the new one and original on the back.
Also check ATS on line they were the cheapest I could find when I last needed some.

 

[guerdeval]

I had 2 .maxxi all season camper tyres fitted before my trip, the garage advised against using my unused spare conti all season as it’s 9 years old, good for the rear but not on the front he said, they seem good tyres for £300 the pair, a single conti was £240.

 

[trevskoda]

Buy in pairs, keep the half worn one and keep an eye out for a spair rim, always handy to have as a backup.

 

[Scotia]

I have found Black circles to be the cheapest on line then choose which garage to have them fitted.

 

[Robmac]

I have found Black circles to be the cheapest on line then choose which garage to have them fitted.

Yes I have used them too Sam. Very efficient and very reasonable.

 

[witzend]

Replace the damaged one with a new one if your unlucky an it it runs uneven switch them both to the rear

 

[RSD7a]

Tyres are what keep you on the road, arguably the most important part of your Motorhome. Also apart from uneven traction particularly on wet roads, eventually the one with 50% will wear out and then need to be replaced, you will forever be driving with uneven tread on your axle. You should also have your suspension checked out, and your geometry. Also did you take a photo of the pothole and damage to your van, you may have a claim against the local authorities.

Thanks. As for a claim, the pothole incident was during a trip to the lake district three weeks + ago. I remember hitting the pothole, cunningly disguised as a puddle, but can't recall on which road exactly. The actual tyre damage only came to light yesterday when an under inflation warning appeared. A closer than normal visual inspection revealed the sidewall damage. So no chance of a photo and claim I'm afraid.

 

[Robmac]

Thanks. As for a claim, the pothole incident was during a trip to the lake district three weeks + ago. I remember hitting the pothole, cunningly disguised as a puddle, but can't recall on which road exactly. The actual tyre damage only came to light yesterday when an under inflation warning appeared. A closer than normal visual inspection revealed the sidewall damage. So no chance of a photo and claim I'm afraid.

My son tried claiming from the council after hitting a pothole. He got nowhere but they did come out and fix the pothole the day after he reported it.

When I say fix, they spent 10 minutes slapping down a bit of tarmac, a month later it had caved in again.

 

[Fisherman]

Thanks. As for a claim, the pothole incident was during a trip to the lake district three weeks + ago. I remember hitting the pothole, cunningly disguised as a puddle, but can't recall on which road exactly. The actual tyre damage only came to light yesterday when an under inflation warning appeared. A closer than normal visual inspection revealed the sidewall damage. So no chance of a photo and claim I'm afraid.

Sorry to hear that, but if it managed to do so much damage to the tyre as I said I would make sure your steering geometry is ok and the suspension system is ok before fitting a new tyre. One thing I take no chances with, or skimp on are tyres.
Safety comes first, false economy otherwise. As for using the spare tyre this would depend on its age.

 

[Pudsey Bear]

I am a tight git, it's a commercial vehicle essentially and I doubt it would be sensitive enough to only have one replaced, and I second black circles to replace it.

 

[Glandwr]

How much damage? A couple of years ago due to bad parking one of my wheels slipped off a high and sharp kerb.

It took a lump out of the sidewall a bit bigger than a 50p and about 3-4mm deep. It was hanging by a thread. I took it to my independent tyre garage fully expecting to have to spend on a pair of tyres.

The owner came out and inspected it carefully. No need he said there's plenty of safety margin on sideways and if you can't see bulging, steel or fabric you are OK! But I SHOULD sell you 2, I bought him a pint instead and it wore out naturally.

 

[Robmac]

In my sons case the alloy wheel was completely buckled and the air bags were set off.

The council wouldn't pay because the pothole dimensions were not sufficient to warrant a payout.

 

[RSD7a]

How much damage? A couple of years ago due to bad parking one of my wheels slipped off a high and sharp kerb.

It took a lump out of the sidewall a bit bigger than a 50p and about 3-4mm deep. It was hanging by a thread. I took it to my independent tyre garage fully expecting to have to spend on a pair of tyres.

The owner came out and inspected it carefully. No need he said there's plenty of safety margin on sideways and if you can't see bulging, steel or fabric you are OK! But I SHOULD sell you 2, I bought him a pint instead and it wore out naturally.

We'll on the basis of that I may have ordered (and paid via Black Circles) for a new tyre uneccessarily.... but somehow can't imagine driving with a cut in the sidewall, a chunk out of it and a deep radial score. So I'll pretend I didn't read your message

 

[trevskoda]

In my sons case the alloy wheel was completely buckled and the air bags were set off.

The council wouldn't pay because the pothole dimensions were not sufficient to warrant a payout.

Pick and shovel at night spring to mind, they pay out on a large hole.

 

[RSD7a]

In my sons case the alloy wheel was completely buckled and the air bags were set off.

The council wouldn't pay because the pothole dimensions were not sufficient to warrant a payout.

Ditto with my D- I -L. Photo and all but the council "get out" exactly the same. She maybe could have pursued it, but life is too short ...

 

[1 Cup]

I think your perfur £ 300.00. To a sweve across the road ! It's wet season. Put it on the back axle. Don't forget the extra tax for disposal of all that good ruber

 

[Fisherman]

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We'll on the basis of that I may have ordered (and paid via Black Circles) for a new tyre uneccessarily.... but somehow can't imagine driving with a cut in the sidewall, a chunk out of it and a deep radial score. So I'll pretend I didn't read your message

I would rather do this than drive a van with a chunk out of the sidewall of my tyres. Then after doing this I would buy new tyres.

 

[RSD7a]

I'm now wondering if the very slow puncture is actually not the tyre leaking but the alloy being very slightly deformed resulting in the 10 psi loss in 3+ weeks. And with it being so slight a leak, I'm hoping it all can be made airtight with the new tyre. It'll all become clear with the old tyre off.