Can this tire be fixed or should I just get a new one?

Automotive Forums Ford
1

The sidewall of my tire looks pretty messed up. Any chance it can be saved, or am I looking at buying a new one?

image
image1080×1440 179 KB

2

3

Bret said:
https://external-preview.redd.it/eBWqJ1vGvb-QNez0uCAW8G1_d4PnLKDXlMYkVfsBO_w.gif?auto=webp&s=6723322377f9d44406a08162d95dcd7da9de6837

I was totally about to say ‘just use flex tape,’ but that gif beat me to it! Have I ever had an original thought?

4

Rory said:

Bret said:
https://external-preview.redd.it/eBWqJ1vGvb-QNez0uCAW8G1_d4PnLKDXlMYkVfsBO_w.gif?auto=webp&s=6723322377f9d44406a08162d95dcd7da9de6837

I was totally about to say ‘just use flex tape,’ but that gif beat me to it! Have I ever had an original thought?

Honestly, same here! It’s like we’re all just waiting to say the same thing :joy:

5

Bret said:
https://external-preview.redd.it/eBWqJ1vGvb-QNez0uCAW8G1_d4PnLKDXlMYkVfsBO_w.gif?auto=webp&s=6723322377f9d44406a08162d95dcd7da9de6837

LOL too funny!

6

Bret said:
https://external-preview.redd.it/eBWqJ1vGvb-QNez0uCAW8G1_d4PnLKDXlMYkVfsBO_w.gif?auto=webp&s=6723322377f9d44406a08162d95dcd7da9de6837

Yep, that’s some serious damage!

7

Bret said:
https://external-preview.redd.it/eBWqJ1vGvb-QNez0uCAW8G1_d4PnLKDXlMYkVfsBO_w.gif?auto=webp&s=6723322377f9d44406a08162d95dcd7da9de6837

Phil Swift would ask if you took a chunk out of your tire for fun…

8

Bret said:
https://external-preview.redd.it/eBWqJ1vGvb-QNez0uCAW8G1_d4PnLKDXlMYkVfsBO_w.gif?auto=webp&s=6723322377f9d44406a08162d95dcd7da9de6837

I was thinking the same thing! :joy:

9

Looks like it’s just shedding its old self. A ‘new’ tire might be right under there! :joy:

10

Chen said:
Looks like it’s just shedding its old self. A ‘new’ tire might be right under there! :joy:

Better hide it before an eagle swoops down thinking it’s easy prey!

11

Chen said:
Looks like it’s just shedding its old self. A ‘new’ tire might be right under there! :joy:

:joy::joy::joy:

12

Duct tape should do the trick

13

GrantRodgers said:
Duct tape should do the trick

Throw in some WD-40 too, just to be safe :laughing:

14

GrantRodgers said:
Duct tape should do the trick

Can never go wrong with more duct tape, right?

15

Maybe just needs a little air?

16

Spray foam and call it a day!

17

Flex seal. Trust me, it works on everything.

18

Ellis said:
Flex seal. Trust me, it works on everything.

Flex seal saves the day once again!

19

Just stick a tube in there; it’ll hold up fine.

20

Just buff it out.