Rather shaken about this, but think it worth sharing.

The FF was at the dealers for an oil change last week (oil dilution – don’t ask ) and I received an urgent call from them.

When they were doing their complementary health check (cynically, I’ve always viewed these as an upselling opportunity!) they discovered my OSF tyre had a two foot long gash on the inside shoulder exposing the cords (see pic) and could have blown out at any time while driving. I can only think that this was caused by the sharp edge of a pothole.

Very frightening to think that a few days earlier I had driven over 500 miles taking the family to and from Liverpool and could have had a major accident at motorway speeds if that tyre had blown.

I’ve always checked the tread and outside face of my tyres regularly for any damage, especially before a long journey, but not usually checked the inside face in the same way. From now on I will be getting underneath and diligently checking the inside of the tyres on all our cars regularly and would encourage everyone else to do the same.

It still scares the hell out of me to think what could have happened.


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Very lucky there, and a very timely reminder - thanks. I can imagine how you felt.  FFRR SDV8 Autobiography

you was lucky Rob..

its difficult to properly check that part of the tyre ....glad it was caught before any serious problems. ... - .- -.




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Yes, I feel very lucky Stan

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you wheely have a 'wheel' problem Rob..  ... - .- -.




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Interestingly a couple of years ago I had similar on both nearside tyres and only found it when swapping from winter to summers glad you caught it before a disaster

Thanks for posting, good reminder to be more vigilant, glad you/they spotted it and all is well.

Interesting that your tyre looks like a Pirelli Scorpion.

A few months ago I had a slow puncture in one of my rear tyres (21" Scorpion Verde). I was on holiday in Scotland at the time and took it to a local Kwik Fit who discovered that both rears had exposed wires on the insides and they couldn't (or wouldn't!) repair it. Apart from the exposed wire, the tyres were in very good condition, having done about 33000 miles and had about 6mm tread left. Manufactured end 2016.

I wonder if there's a problem with some of these Pirellis. 2017 SDV8 Autobiography

That looks like an alignment issue...

recordman wrote:

Interesting that your tyre looks like a Pirelli Scorpion.

A few months ago I had a slow puncture in one of my rear tyres (21" Scorpion Verde). I was on holiday in Scotland at the time and took it to a local Kwik Fit who discovered that both rears had exposed wires on the insides and they couldn't (or wouldn't!) repair it. Apart from the exposed wire, the tyres were in very good condition, having done about 33000 miles and had about 6mm tread left. Manufactured end 2016.

I wonder if there's a problem with some of these Pirellis.

Guessing you meant 3000 not 33000

I run winters and summers so change wheels every 6 months or so and always have 4 wheel alignment done so every 6 months about 10k miles and there are always adjustments so well worth having it done at least annually I guess

recordman wrote:

Interesting that your tyre looks like a Pirelli Scorpion.

A few months ago I had a slow puncture in one of my rear tyres (21" Scorpion Verde). I was on holiday in Scotland at the time and took it to a local Kwik Fit who discovered that both rears had exposed wires on the insides and they couldn't (or wouldn't!) repair it. Apart from the exposed wire, the tyres were in very good condition, having done about 33000 miles and had about 6mm tread left. Manufactured end 2016.

I wonder if there's a problem with some of these Pirellis.

Yes, it's a Pirelli Scorpion. Damage is very much mechanical and not an alignment or uneven wear issue.

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What’s the DOT age on the tyre? Looks like failure of the compound rather than damage. 2012 TDV8 Vogue (L322)

Rob99 wrote:

Yes, it's a Pirelli Scorpion. Damage is very much mechanical and not an alignment or uneven wear issue.

We have some shocking potholes around here