Nailed a hidden pot hole around a corner today fml. Don't know much about tires, just a precaution i took a picture for you guys to look at. Just took a little nip at the rim and tire. I assume its safe to drive on the highway?



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I'd say so

 

i dont see why it wouldnt be. it looks like you just curbed it anyways. probally when you hit the hole it was deep and the outside of your wheel clipped where the inside of the hole ended. but my verdict is if it holds air. then you have nothing to worry about it.

 

Just look out for sidewall bubbling in the future.

 

I did more damage to tires from rubbing than that.

 

This. It's safe to drive on, but since there is now less rubber in that area it is more prone to bubble if stressed. If it does bubble, you will need to replace it.

 

Agree with the others on keeping watch for the tire bubbling at that spot. Keep check on tire pressure too.