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As you can see, it took a good chunk out of the tire, next to the rim. Unfortunately there's also quite a lot of scratch damage on the edges there.
Is this still safe to drive, or should I get the front tires replaced asap? The tire and rim don't seem to be deformed on first glance.
Oh, it's a Volkswagen Polo by the way, 48 000 km.
I highly recommend having the tires replaced.
Even if physical deformation/damage is not evident from a visual inspection, there could be damage to the internal structure of the tire, like the steel belts.
A blow-out at high speed would endanger yourself and those around you.
The chunks taken out are not affecting the integrity of the tire.
Since there isn't any structural damage to the tire you should be fine.
If you feel some vibrations in the steering wheel after the wheel encountered the curb it might be worth considering having that wheel rebalanced but I can tell you from experience that this is probably a non-concern.
Yeah I agree. Shouldn't be a problem at all.. If spot starts to swell or business blend out then yes definitely do something with it but.... More likely than not ur good to go still... But really it comes down to ur personal preference....
