JohnsonAV

So I just noticed a gouge in my tire sidewall. Haven't seen this before and I don't know how bad it is. I was looking back through my photos I took when test driving and I can see now that it was there before I bought it (used). 1) how bad is this? 2) is it repairable?

hotrod2448

That's not something to play with, just replace it.

Tom M

If you have documentation it was there prior to the purchase I'd see if the seller would at least help out some if not outright replace it since it looks to be brand new in the photo.

BrewDude

Sidewall damage is not repairable. Have to replace the whole tire.

LexVan

The wheel looks damaged/scuffed too. Probably an impact bruise.

JohnsonAV

I've got about 50% tread left on all tires, is replacing one the way to go or is this something that should be done in pairs?

deilenberger

1. Unsafe
2. No

You can see by the crescent-shaped mark on the rim someone hit a square edge at some speed causing the sidewall to fold up, and that caused the visible split. Thing is - the inside of the tire could have similar damage and the cords of the tire may have been compromised by that hit.

Replacement is tough since you want to keep all 4 tires close to the same rolling diameter. I believe Tirerack offers "shaving" where they remove the desired amount of tread on a tire to make it match the diameter of the other tires on the vehicle.

LexVan

^Yes. Tire Rack can shave a tire for $25.

rdboxster

Here is a link to tire rack tech page on Porsche tires. The 2nd to last paragraph provides the Porsche spec on tread depth differences. https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiret....jsp?techid=26

Quadcammer

I'd consider buying a good used tire with similar tread to your current one. Why pay full boat retail, plus another $25 bux for them to wear off tread for you when you could pay 30% of the cost of a new tire for a good used one.

projectd18

just buy a used tired from ebay with similar thread..the one with no patch or center patch. 50% thread tire should be no more than 60-70 bucks shipped

wkearney99

Update your profile to add a location, someone nearby might be able to suggest a good tire place that could handle replacing it with one shaved to the right diameter.

That and check the alignment. Hits like that often bend more than just a rim.

JohnsonAV

Thanks. Just did. I'm in the Chicago area (just West of the City).

So, the options I'm seeing here are:
1. Replace the axle pair with new (most expensive)
2. Replace the damaged one with new that is shaved down to the right tread depth (not as expensive)
3. Replace the damaged one with a used tire (least expensive)

Is there a reason not to go with option 3? I just bought into the cayenne and with over 50% tread on all tires wasn't expecting a replacement this soon. Also, I just verified that these are the Pirelli Scorpion Verde plus tires, not the N0 ones for Porsche. Anyone with additional experience with these particular tires?

Tom M

I'm running the Scorpion Verde Plus and am happy with them on my DD. They're not the best in snow/ice but get by and make a bit of noise if pushed in corners but they last a heck of a lot longer than the N0 equivalent. Not a performance tire but I'd buy again as they fit my usage.

CAVU

another possibility for the used tire route. https://www.bestusedtires.com/all-tire-sizes