Damaged White Wall

Most modern whitewalls are just a thin coating, depends on how deep the gouge is, can you post a picture?
 
It's normally just cosmetic. I have blackwall firestones and I can see where the whitewall would go if they were whitewalls.
 
i'd only be concerned if cords are cut - if it's just the white layer and no frayed cords should be good to go. If not swap it out to spare duty.
 
J Franklin said:
A tire shop can give you the correct answer.
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I'm not so sure about this. They are really concerned with liability and insurance issues these days. We took our O/T mini-van to Walmart to get the 14" tires replaced. The exact size that came on the car originally were no longer made. They wouldn't put any size tires on it that did not come from the factory.

One of the local shops did not have that problem.
 
tubman said:
We took our O/T mini-van to Walmart to get the 14" tires replaced. The exact size that came on the car originally were no longer made. They wouldn't put any size tires on it that did not come from the factory.

One of the local shops did not have that problem.
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Walmart you say?
 
Yep; the vehicle was over 10 years old. Their tires are somewhat round and a little cheaper than elsewhere. I'm sure all retailers have similar liability/insurance issues. Bottom line is that if you bring a tire with noticeable cosmetic damage into any major retailer, there is a good chance they are going to put their sales quota ahead of your pocketbook.
 
The tire store I use will give an honest opinion, I think others would also. I can understand why they might not want to sell products not suited to your vehicle though.
 
Actually, they were name brand tires, no better or no worse than anywhere else.

(I was trying to keep the thread somewhat light hearted.)
 
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