Kerb damage
So, in a fit of impatience during the dash north out of London on friday evening, I finally managed to kerb my nearside rear (box junction squeeze on Holloway Road). I'm not too stressed about it, since I've managed to keep it pristeen for over two years, and let's face it - these things do happen (and it was 100% my fault).
What I'm more concerned about is the state of the tyre. If the Michelin blurb is to be believed, the Pilot Sport has a "rim protector" on the outside of the tyre wall. This bit of rubber is I suspect meant to be sacrificial in these situations, and indeed in my case has taken some damage. There are splits in this rubber, and although not at all deep, they are unsightly. I think they look worse than they actually are, although it doesn't do much for my confidence in the tyre. There is certainly no penetration through this protection layer, and absolutely no differene in handling or pressure.
So my question is this - is there anyone out there with Michelin PS2 experience in these circumstances, and should I be worried? I'm inclined to get the tyre changed, but with 10,000 miles on the clock I guess I'll need to change both rears, right? Is the tyre wall really designed for this (as they claim), and should I stop worrying?
Any feedback which can settle my mind one way or the other would be appreciated!
cheers (and merry christmas),
Gaz.
PS: I'd driven 200 miles on it before I noticed the damage, so it can't be that bad!
What I'm more concerned about is the state of the tyre. If the Michelin blurb is to be believed, the Pilot Sport has a "rim protector" on the outside of the tyre wall. This bit of rubber is I suspect meant to be sacrificial in these situations, and indeed in my case has taken some damage. There are splits in this rubber, and although not at all deep, they are unsightly. I think they look worse than they actually are, although it doesn't do much for my confidence in the tyre. There is certainly no penetration through this protection layer, and absolutely no differene in handling or pressure.
So my question is this - is there anyone out there with Michelin PS2 experience in these circumstances, and should I be worried? I'm inclined to get the tyre changed, but with 10,000 miles on the clock I guess I'll need to change both rears, right? Is the tyre wall really designed for this (as they claim), and should I stop worrying?
Any feedback which can settle my mind one way or the other would be appreciated!
cheers (and merry christmas),
Gaz.
PS: I'd driven 200 miles on it before I noticed the damage, so it can't be that bad!
