Hey /o/, friend insists their tire is fine and they don't

>>16768735
it's still driveable
just don't go racing with such tyres

According to ford that is "operating within designed specifications" ,

My stock tires looked like that all around, fought with ford on it for a few months before finally just buying some grade Es for loads abd putting stock in shed as backup.

>>16768749
>>16768764
I should note, that it's the front right tire, if that matters at all.

So a gash like that is safe to drive?

>>16768735
if the white stuff in there is visible nylon reinforcement, you should replace the tire. In all honesty, it probably won't catastrophically fail any time soon, but don't chance it.

>>16768735
Its fine, just dont hit any more curbs.

>cracking
>dryrot
>a massive gash
You need a new set to be frank.

>>16769198
No it's not, there is no "white stuff." You're seeing the camera flash reflect off glossy freshly-sheared rubber.

>>16769878
Consumer tires always have either nylon/polycarbonate reinforcements in that area below the sidewall which is called the ply. (I'm working for a tire company now).

>>16768766
stick it on the back just so you dont loose steering when it blows out.