Tyre sidewall damage - safe to drive?

[jukeboxs 0]

I stupidly misjudged the kerb today and damaged the tyre sidewall (runflats).  In your experience, would this be safe to drive on?  I have tyre insurance, which should cover this under accidental damage, but doubt I'd claim if not needed.

 

Thanks for your advice.

 

P.S. Merry Christmas!

 

 

 

[d_a_n1979 2,902]

Doesn't look too deep that; IMO it's fine, but keep your eye on it  

[bmwf113.0d 852]

I don't see why you wouldn't claim?

 

Personally I'd not be comfortable driving on it.

 

Not an MOT fail so just for ref:

 

[FIVE-OH 181]

No problem with that.  Seen much worse go through test with similar damage. 

 

Although the rubber has come away there appears to be no cord showing so it's not illegal.  If you can get hold of some vulcanising solution then I'd be inclined to bond it back into place. 

[d_a_n1979 2,902]

52 minutes ago, FIVE-OH said:

No problem with that.  Seen much worse go through test with similar damage. 

 

Although the rubber has come away there appears to be no cord showing so it's not illegal.  If you can get hold of some vulcanising solution then I'd be inclined to bond it back into place. 

 

This

 

Contact adhesive from a puncture repair kit will do the job; done that in the past

[stevecvo 116]

It looks as if you just sliced the sidewall rather than gave it a hard lateral whack - which would resulted in a bulge from the weakened wall. It will probably be OK but you would need to get the tyre off to check properly.As you have insurance why not claim?