Bent and cracked...

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Don’t think I would reuse that tire either way fixing or replacing the rim

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

I'm going to agree with Mark on replacing the tire. That kind of "injury" doesn't always show itself right away. At least keep an eye on it for suspicious bulges. When I was young and single I drove stupid high (120+ MPH) speeds with retreaded tires that had to have tubes in them. I'm no longer young, nor immortal, though I used to act that way back in the day. Lucky to be alive, 50 years later.

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

I would disagree . The rim has no rash on it , it would at least be scratched where it contacted the pavement . It’s just my opinion but the tire took the impact and transferred that to the lip of the rim . For the price of a new tire I wouldn’t chance it .

The outer lip holds the tire in place the part highlighted does the seal .

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I appreciate you all's concern over my safety...thank you! Just ordered 2 new tires for the front...have an appointment tomorrow to get them installed. I've come to this decision because of your arguments and because I do drive this truck very enthusiastically...often.

The previous tires are 40 series whereas the new ones are going to be 45 series. This should give a little more padding between road and wheel, ease up on the (tire related) ride stiffness and fill in the fender gap just a tiny bit better. My calculations put the difference at 0.47 inches which means the tire will stretch further away from the center of the hub by less than 1/4 inch. Right now I'm thinking this will not cause any rubbing.

EDIT: I calculated that wrong. The total sidewall height increase will be ~1/2 inch all the way around changing tire height by ~1" overall. Hmmm

-Kevin