Originally Posted by
FBinNY
This is just another thread with a difference of opinion. The OP and anyone with a similar problem will have to decide for himself, based on the specifics of his tire, and weighing the various opinions offered here. ...
Or one could email a photo of the damaged tire to the manufacturer, and ask their opinion--since they would presumably be the technical authority on the matter.
If bad tires are getting out the factory door, any reputable tire company would want to know ASAP. And they'd much rather have you exchange it for a good one rather than try to use it.