Do I need new tyre/s

[pinky]

I hit a rock ..(http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=275558)

But I am now wondering do I need a new one..as there is a bulge.
heres some pics...

 

[tjhmortimer]

YES!!! You 100% need a new one!

 

[pinky]

If I cant find one that matches will I have to get two new front ones?

 

[-Leigh-]

I would, mismatched tyres are a recipe for disaster.

 

[tjhmortimer]

not neccesarily, see what the garage advises. If you can find one that almost matches, put those on the back and the ones from the back on the front. It is always best to have matching pairs on each axel if possible.

 

[pinky]

Thanks dude oh yeah is it safe to drive down like that or shall I change it for my spare?

 

[tjhmortimer]

Depends how far you've got to go. If you can take it somewhere 5-10 mins down the road and drive at 30ish you should be ok. I wouldnt reccomend any motorway driving!

 

[mattjk]

To be fair itl probably be fine for a while, but it it goes pop you could end up with a large repair bill and maybe an insurance claim so for the sake of 50 or so quid id probably get a new one asap

 

[stu-172]

Wot tyres are they? My wee bro had the same problem with tyres he got! Bulged on both sides after a week!

 

[pinky]

Wot tyres are they? My wee bro had the same problem with tyres he got! Bulged on both sides after a week!

Got a quote £75 fitted + vat...for the same tyre.

They are Semperit, sport directional flow. 195/45/16.

Hopefully I will get my pennys back from the highways agency.

 

[The Hoff]

In like 6 years time, if you're lucky.

You'll need photographic evidence of the said piece of carriageway, and if possible some measurements.

 

[pinky]

They just said a pic of the tyre a letter and a receipt.
i could get a pic of the road as its just round the corner and even the offending rock!

 

[Leeshez]

Yes that happened to me