1995 Dodge Ram Cut in the tire wall

1995 DODGE RAM
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PV1958
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Tires and Wheels problem
1995 Dodge Ram V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

I have just had a new tire put on my spare wheel and on my way back home, the wheel and tire fell off. This is a PU truck and the spare is stored under the bed.

As a result, I have a cut in the side wall. At the deepest, the cut is less than a 16th of an inch. It is also about 5 inches long starting at the tread. Definitely not a major cut but I feel like it does make the tire more vulnerable and since it is brand new, I am thinking of asking the shop to replace it.

What do you think?

Thank you.
Dec 12, 2009 at 12:22 PM
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BLACKOP555
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thats a good sized gash. sidewalls are thin. DO NOT run that tire. get a new one
Dec 12, 2009 at 7:12 PM
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PV1958
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Thanks. I'll get back to the truck in the AM and will take it to the shop then.
Dec 13, 2009 at 8:21 PM
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