Would you guys replace it or ride it?

 

I had the EXACT same thing in the EXACT same place on the EXACT same tire last season. At first I thought some dirtbag tried to cut my tire, but if they wanted to do that, why didn't they just stab the sidewall...? I measured it with a depth gauge and it wasn't that bad.


I let it go for a bit and I noticed that as the tire heated up and cooled it opened up a little bit. During that time there was a lot of highway construction going on on the roads I was traveling. Eventually I rationalized that I hit something on the milled roads that caused it. I rode for a while until the tire needed to be replaced. I didn't notice a degraded ride quality at all.

 

I am funny about tires because I had one blow out on a busy highway at 60mph in my younger day. If I have any doubts, I replace.

 

Even though there are some that might baby a tire like that and make it last as long as possible, I take the condition of my tires a little more serious than some might and I'd rather replace it while I am at home than have to do it while on a trip someplace.

 

Is your life worth $300.......

 

Replace.... depending on how old the tires are, you may be able to save a little $$$ if they are still under the tire makers warranty.

 

Personally I would run it and just keep an eye on it. With the amount of layers and belts in the tread of tires I don't think you are in danger of a blowout. Have a similar cut in mine. On season 2 running that way. I just monitor it. No changes yet. Once that happens I will reevaluate replacing it.

 

Replace it...

 

two things not to gamble with; tires and brakes.

 

If you're just putting around town, run with it. You know you'll walk out one day and it's flat. The highway and freeway speeds, replace it soon.