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1880



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Tyre damage

So, just picked up my brand new p400e AB. Mrs 1880 took the kids to a friends house and has managed to curb the wheel. In doing so she has also cut the sidewall of the tyre. Not being by any measure expert in these things - is the tyre safe to drive, or do I need to get a replacement/fix. Bearing in mind we are due to be driving 300 miles cross country on Saturday!
Help much appreciated!

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If it were me, I'd be sticking the spare on.

If you don't have a full size spare (which i have a feeling the P400e doesn't) then I'd be getting the tyre changed. 2017 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography
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Indeed it has no full size spare sadly. Sounds like I will be replacing a brand new tyre on a brand new car...
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Post #563125 30th Jul 2020 5:31pm
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That looks nasty mate, deffo get it replaced. Sidewall damage, it could deflate at any time and be b.dangerous Big Cry SDV8 AB MY 2019
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Not good, Not repairable really. Off you pop to the local tyre stealer..... just don’t go putting a wangling windfarm on to save a few quids!

New tyre needed.

Mrs needs a stern talking too.....😜 id be more annoyed about the wheel.... There is nothing that can't be fixed with a hammer😜😜
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I’d wager that’s fine for the time being if you can’t see any cords or ply when you open up the cut - I’ve inadvertently driven further on much worse before.

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Yep - thanks all. Just booked in for a replacement to be fitted on Saturday bright and early before we head off on hols! £200 down the swannie - and that's before the wheel refurb (as you rightly point out). Will have to live with that for a bit I think. Tyre clearly needs fixing now. Wheel I will have to do later. And have scarcely driven the pride and joy yet! Censored Censored Censored Big Cry Big Cry Big Cry
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the inner carcass could be damaged.. I'd replace as soon as you can..



as for the wheel, ask the tyre fitter to gently file it down.... I've done this for customers before and it dont look to bad.. ... - .- -.




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That’s not good. Buy some L plates to take with you on your hols, and if she is very good, perhaps you could let her have a drive in a quiet car park....... 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

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Thanks Stan - that’s a good tip. Will ask.

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mjdronfield wrote:
That’s not good. Buy some L plates to take with you on your hols, and if she is very good, perhaps you could let her have a drive in a quiet car park.......

Rolling with laughter I would get killed for that!

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1880 wrote:
Thanks Stan - that’s a good tip. Will ask.


You could then seal it with lacquer and it will protect it plus won’t be too visible. MY23 Panamera E-Hybrid
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Thanks Martin - will take a look at that.

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Many thanks for all the help. New tyre fitted. 300 mile journey successfully completed to give the new girl a proper run out. Very nice drive across country. Already loving it!

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