Flat spot on front tire! What to do?

[Falconeer]

Hi..

I had to do some emergency braking to avoid a deer on the road the other day. Unfortunately this aggressive braking created a flat spot on the front right tire due to locking up. Now the car shakes and bumps around.. Do I have to buy new front tires or can it be fixed somehow? I use Pilot Sports so I would like to save the tire if possible!

If just it was a rear tire I could fix it doing burnouts!

Thanks for any input!
Erik

 

[ViperBite]

New tire(s). Flat spot only gets worse, never gets better.

 

[SoCal Rebell]

The only way to fix a flat spot is to find a tire shop that shaves tires, most roadrace tire shops shave tires. Otherwise time for a new tire.

 

[Tom F&L GoR]

Depending on how bad it is, you could at least try rebalancing it. It won't cure the uneven surface, but might reduce the vibration a fair amount.

You've done what I've done a number of times autocrossing. Might want to consider the vaccine - more effective rear brakes. 40mm sized rear calipers are a direct swap for OEM calipers.

 

[Bob K]

Put it on the back and do a few burnouts!

Bob K

 

[cobramadness]

If just it was a rear tire I could fix it doing burnouts!

What's wrong with rotating them for a little afternoon fun?

 

[Qualitywires.com]

Flat spot on front tire! What to do?



add some lyrics and you got yourself a rap song.

 

[LETHAL GTS]

Hi..

I had to do some emergency braking to avoid a deer on the road the other day. Unfortunately this aggressive braking created a flat spot on the front right tire due to locking up. Now the car shakes and bumps around.. Do I have to buy new front tires or can it be fixed somehow? I use Pilot Sports so I would like to save the tire if possible!

If just it was a rear tire I could fix it doing burnouts!

Thanks for any input!
Erik

Hey man get that tire fixed! You have a big trip coming up! I don't think the rear tires would fit too well on the front. Better start sourcing a new one.
How many of you are coming to Manitoba in August? Need to know how much food for Saturdays BBQ!

 

[Falconeer]

add some lyrics and you got yourself a rap song.

Flat spot on front tire! What to do? Throw them out or buy another two..

Hmm.. That didn't help me!

Joke aside.. Thanks for the input guys. I think I have to buy another pair of front tires since there is no thread left at the flat spot

Anyone interested in two used front tires?

Erik

 

[thebigsnake]

Build up the flat spot with black silicone from Home Depot.
One tube should be more than enough.