How urgent is this tyre sidewall/bead damage?
Hi everyone, I have a Tesla Model Y AWD with 19” wheels and 255/45 R19 tyres. I noticed this damage near the rim, in the sidewall/bead area. Photos attached.
The tyre is still holding pressure and I have not noticed any vibration or tyre-pressure warning, but I am supposed to start a week-long road trip in Europe tomorrow. Because it is the weekend, I cannot find a tyre shop that can inspect or replace it before Monday.
I am trying to understand the practical urgency:
- Is this a complete do-not-start-the-trip situation?
- Could I drive carefully and arrange to replace it somewhere along the route?
- Or could it reasonably wait until after the trip?
The journey includes luggage, and driving on German Autobahn stretches.
u/Fohawkkid — 1 day ago