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Old 02-21-2015, 07:47 PM
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Curb damage and tire place said fine
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Old 02-21-2015, 07:48 PM
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As an emergency spare.

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Old 02-21-2015, 07:57 PM
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As you did, if you take it to a reputable tire shop and they say it's fine, I won't second guess.

I wouldn't worry on a street car. I assume the inside of the tire looks perfect. There appears to be extra meat on what is effectively the 'rim protector'.

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Old 02-21-2015, 08:17 PM
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Yes, that is perfectly safe.
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Old 02-21-2015, 09:19 PM
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It's a gouge out of the rim protector, that's why they put them on. Should be safe for street use. If you're concerned, demount and check the inside of the carcass.
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Old 02-21-2015, 09:36 PM
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Totally fine. That raised portion is a rim
Protector and not critical
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Old 02-22-2015, 12:42 AM
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If that portion of the sidewall was too thin and degraded, it would blister. A Prius driver would be of greater concern on the highway.
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Need a side profile pic to be sure.
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Need a side profile pic to be sure.
Are you sure?

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I would not be concerned. Now if it were a bubble on the sidewall, it's time for replacement.
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If there is no interior construction visible (cords, etc), than it is cosmetic and OK.
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