How screwed am I? - Subaru Outback

FLHRSI · 08-27-2011, 08:12 PM

Can this be patched as it's just on the surface or I do I now need 4 new tires? I have 10,750 miles on the OEM Conti-crappers.

Darkanion · 08-27-2011, 08:25 PM

I wouldn't patch a hole in the sidewall..

FLHRSI · 08-27-2011, 08:29 PM

It's not leaking but I know nothing about tire construction. Is it just rubber there that covers the part that holds the air in- or does the rubber that low on the side wall offer structural support?

Dang it.... I already know where this is headed...

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**AWDFTW** · 08-27-2011, 08:31 PM

I'd say it is shot.

Options include ordering a new tire from Tire Rack/Discount Tire Direct and having it shaved to match the tread amount on the remaining 3, or upgrade to 4 better tires if yours are 50% or more worn.

DrCloud · 08-27-2011, 08:35 PM

Looks like a good excuse to do an all-around upgrade -- that's the sort of damage that can't safely be fixed.

Since you're in Atlanta, think about a set of really good all-seasons. I like Goodyear TripleTreds, but others find them noisy. There are lots of opinions here and at TireRack. HPH

FLHRSI · 08-27-2011, 09:05 PM

Thanks. I'm hoping to move to Seattle soon and I would also like something a bit more heavy duty for off-roading.

I am currently thinking about these:

GEOLANDAR A/T-S Off-Road Performance Tires | Yokohama Tire Corp.

They come in stock 225/60 R17, or one size up to 225/65s - would love to go bigger but am worried about clearing the spring perches.

Any thoughts?

navel · 08-27-2011, 09:34 PM

You should not and can not patch a sidewall on a tire. NOT safe! And they will not do a sidewall patch in most states. Even the manufacture does not recommend. Most tire sidewalls are only two ply.

aggreX · 08-27-2011, 09:44 PM

Too bad about the tire but its not repairable. Crappy Conti or not, sidewall damage like that can happen with most tires against a sharp curb or rock. Consider yourself lucky to have spared the nice powder coated rim from damage.

Seabass · 08-27-2011, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLHRSI

Thanks. I'm hoping to move to Seattle soon and I would also like something a bit more heavy duty for off-roading.

When you get up here, if you want some offroading company and homebrew, lemme know.

FLHRSI · 08-27-2011, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seabass

When you get up here, if you want some offroading company and homebrew, lemme know.

Thanks! I will definitely take you up on that!

08-27-2011, 08:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
FLHRSI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Seattle, WA Car: "Tank" - 2011 OB 3.6R w/ Nav & Moonroof in Graphite Grey Posts: 853 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How screwed am I? Can this be patched as it's just on the surface or I do I now need 4 new tires? I have 10,750 miles on the OEM Conti-crappers. __________________ Mods: SubaXtreme Nudge Bar, Hella 4000i Rallye Compact Xenon Driving Lamps (HID), PIAA 1500 H3 55W Back Up Lamps, Primitive Skid Plates, Primitive sub-frame and strut-top spacers, King Springs, GT-Spec Front Strut Brace, B&M Auto Trans SuperCooler #70268 & Trans Temp Gauge, 19mm Sway Bar Kit, NRG Lugs, Hella SuperTone Horns, K&N Air Filter, Fumoto Valve, Escort 9500ci, Osram H7 rallye+65 & Philips HIR1 9011 65W bulbs, clear bra, Dynamat, window tint, full chrome delete

08-27-2011, 08:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
Darkanion Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: North Texas Car: 2010 Subaru Outback 3.6R Premium Posts: 1,098 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I wouldn't patch a hole in the sidewall.. __________________ 2010 Subaru Outback 3.6R :

08-27-2011, 08:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
FLHRSI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Seattle, WA Car: "Tank" - 2011 OB 3.6R w/ Nav & Moonroof in Graphite Grey Posts: 853 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It's not leaking but I know nothing about tire construction. Is it just rubber there that covers the part that holds the air in- or does the rubber that low on the side wall offer structural support? Dang it.... I already know where this is headed... : __________________ Mods: SubaXtreme Nudge Bar, Hella 4000i Rallye Compact Xenon Driving Lamps (HID), PIAA 1500 H3 55W Back Up Lamps, Primitive Skid Plates, Primitive sub-frame and strut-top spacers, King Springs, GT-Spec Front Strut Brace, B&M Auto Trans SuperCooler #70268 & Trans Temp Gauge, 19mm Sway Bar Kit, NRG Lugs, Hella SuperTone Horns, K&N Air Filter, Fumoto Valve, Escort 9500ci, Osram H7 rallye+65 & Philips HIR1 9011 65W bulbs, clear bra, Dynamat, window tint, full chrome delete

08-27-2011, 08:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
AWDFTW Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Displaced to Chicago. Car: 2003 2.5 4EAT with AWP. Posts: 6,019 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'd say it is shot. Options include ordering a new tire from Tire Rack/Discount Tire Direct and having it shaved to match the tread amount on the remaining 3, or upgrade to 4 better tires if yours are 50% or more worn. __________________ 2003 Outback: "Kaylee". 125,000 and counting. Mods: GE Nighthawk low beams, HIR1 9011 high beam upgrade, Nokya 25k yellow fog lights, Fumoto valve, 04 Forester XT shift knob. Basics: G-Oil Bio-based Advanced Full Synthetic 5w30, Purolater oil filter, STP air filter, Valvoline Maxlife Dex/Merc ATF, Valvoline Durablend 80w90, Michelin Primacy MXV4. Also: More rust and parking lot scars than I care to think about.

08-27-2011, 09:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
FLHRSI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Seattle, WA Car: "Tank" - 2011 OB 3.6R w/ Nav & Moonroof in Graphite Grey Posts: 853 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks. I'm hoping to move to Seattle soon and I would also like something a bit more heavy duty for off-roading. I am currently thinking about these: GEOLANDAR A/T-S Off-Road Performance Tires \| Yokohama Tire Corp. They come in stock 225/60 R17, or one size up to 225/65s - would love to go bigger but am worried about clearing the spring perches. Any thoughts? __________________ Mods: SubaXtreme Nudge Bar, Hella 4000i Rallye Compact Xenon Driving Lamps (HID), PIAA 1500 H3 55W Back Up Lamps, Primitive Skid Plates, Primitive sub-frame and strut-top spacers, King Springs, GT-Spec Front Strut Brace, B&M Auto Trans SuperCooler #70268 & Trans Temp Gauge, 19mm Sway Bar Kit, NRG Lugs, Hella SuperTone Horns, K&N Air Filter, Fumoto Valve, Escort 9500ci, Osram H7 rallye+65 & Philips HIR1 9011 65W bulbs, clear bra, Dynamat, window tint, full chrome delete

08-27-2011, 08:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
DrCloud Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: EstesPark/BocaRaton Car: 07OBXTL/08LGT.B Posts: 577 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Looks like a good excuse to do an all-around upgrade -- that's the sort of damage that can't safely be fixed. Since you're in Atlanta, think about a set of really good all-seasons. I like Goodyear TripleTreds, but others find them noisy. There are lots of opinions here and at TireRack. HPH

08-27-2011, 09:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
navel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Northeast PA. Car: 2006 Subaru Outback Wagon 2.5L H-4cyl. Auto Posts: 46 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You should not and can not patch a sidewall on a tire. NOT safe! And they will not do a sidewall patch in most states. Even the manufacture does not recommend. Most tire sidewalls are only two ply. __________________ It is what it is! "06 Outback 2.5i

08-27-2011, 09:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
aggreX Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PA Car: 2011 Outback Limited Posts: 357 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Too bad about the tire but its not repairable. Crappy Conti or not, sidewall damage like that can happen with most tires against a sharp curb or rock. Consider yourself lucky to have spared the nice powder coated rim from damage.

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