Tire split at the seams - 2017 Skoda Superb 206

**mattyf83** · 04-05-2018, 06:30 PM

I was at the local shops (1km away) and on the drive home the tire pressure gauge came on, within 200 metres from home it felt like a puncture, I nursed it home and discovered this.

It seems the tyre has disintegrated at the seam. Only 13000 kms on the clock, the car was serviced 1 month ago and Skoda advised the tires where fine.

Is this odd? Is it likely wear and tear or a tire defect?

Should I take it to Skoda?

**Umai Naa!!** · 04-05-2018, 07:20 PM

Take it to the manufacturer of the tyre.

**ope126** · 04-05-2018, 09:30 PM

Where they Pirelli?

Yes, take it up with both Skoda and the tyre manufacturer (whom ever that is)!

**Just_Westy** · 05-05-2018, 07:51 AM

Originally Posted by mattyf83

I was at the local shops (1km away) and on the drive home the tire pressure gauge came on, within 200 metres from home it felt like a puncture, I nursed it home and discovered this.

It seems the tyre has disintegrated at the seam. Only 13000 kms on the clock, the car was serviced 1 month ago and Skoda advised the tires where fine.

Is this odd? Is it likely wear and tear or a tire defect?

Should I take it to Skoda?

It looks like it may have copped a hit, pothole or gutter ?

**ian** · 05-05-2018, 01:56 PM

Looking at the rim ,Looks like it has hit the kerb as paint has been removed
You could try but i doubt your chances of getting it replaced ,

**mattyf83** · 05-05-2018, 04:10 PM

There is a superficial scratch to the rim which has been there for a while. This was from scraping a curb whilst parking.

Hardly going to a cause an entire tyre to split

**tigger73** · 05-05-2018, 08:46 PM

Looks like the tyre was so flat that you’ve damaged the sidewall.

You can see that there’s a circle all the way around where the sidewall has collapsed and has been folded over and driven on.

I’d say you’re up for a new tyre. I’d also check there’s no damage to the rim too.

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