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Old 09-13-2019, 07:54 AM   #2
CapriRacer
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Re: Car tire bead bundle damage

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Originally Posted by Psycholook View Post
Hey,

I got to eager when I was mounting winter tires and damaged the bead bundle on a tire.

So the question is if the damage is too much,


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No worries if, I am just interested to know for sure, Thanks
Yes, it is too much damage. The ply cords are exposed and that pressurizes them. Eventually the rubber will come off the cords - which in turn causes the now separated layers to rub against each other and eventually wearing through so that it doesn't hold air.

And that assumes you get a good seal at the damaged area, which you might not.
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