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Old 07-31-2009, 01:55 PM
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whats the worse that can happen running them backwards???
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Old 07-31-2009, 03:16 PM
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there not gonna perform like they should
less grip maybe
terrible in the rain probably
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Old 07-31-2009, 03:53 PM
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Yea its a bad idea.
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Old 07-31-2009, 04:04 PM
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Why are you planning on running them backwards?
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Old 07-31-2009, 04:21 PM
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probably faster wear since your going against the grain.
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Old 07-31-2009, 07:39 PM
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Wrong tread for direction, so poor grip, less braking ability, uneven wear leading to weak spots in the rubber (possible blow outs).

Why are you asking?
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Old 08-01-2009, 12:36 AM
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Someone mount them retarded and give you three left and one right tire? lol
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Old 08-01-2009, 09:14 PM
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i didnt have money to get new tires and to many one leggers so i was going to swap it over but i got new wheels n tires for 150 17x9 cobras
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