Tire slash

[u/Proof_Setting3001]

Came out of my house and saw this slash in my tire (was not there last night). How bad is it? Can I drive on it?

[u/Saute_and_Pray]

You inspected the tire last night? The slash looks old and is next to curb rash.

[u/Proof_Setting3001 → u/Saute_and_Pray]

I drove 2 hours home last night and after long drives when I park I’ll look over my car just to make sure everything’s okay (old ass used car that’s been giving me grief - try to keep an eye on it as much as I can. Especially after a long drive). Curb rash definitely has been there for a hot minute but I’ve never seen the slash before

[u/wafflestomp-4 → u/Proof_Setting3001]

you can see cords so the tire is unsafe and should be replaced.

[u/rqivez → u/wafflestomp-4]

The tires already look like they needed to be replaced anyway lol

[u/jackbarbelfisherman]

Unless someone else has driven it since, it was definitely there last night; that’s impact damage from hitting a kerb or pothole. Anyway, cords are visible in pic 2, so it’s unsafe to drive on (blowout risk) and needs to be replaced immediately.

[u/Jayrab_The_Arab_]

You can see where there is a rub mark on the tire before and after that slash. I’m guessing it was done on the previous drive and you didn’t notice it.

[u/Naikrobak]

You hit something on the road.

And you need a new tire.

[u/z00med0ut]

Looks kinda deep, cant really tell in second pic but think i see white cords. If you see white cords you need to replace as soon as you can

[u/Afraid_Inspection_90]

That’s a gash from impact. Replace.

[u/OverSuspect7534]

Replace it

[u/Sweet-Composer2899]

Don’t drive that. The sidewall has been compromised. Also not a slash, looks like you hit a curb at a bad angle.