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Cut caused by a sharp-edged obstacle -arrow-.
Fig 1: Identifying Tire Damage Caused By A Sharp-Edged Object
Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
Only trained personnel can decide if a cut destroyed the tire.