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Mar 23, 2010 | 10:40 PM

#21

So_Cali

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Originally Posted by howarmat

285/35 is kinda small....285/40 is the best size

285/35's was the biggest they had in the HTR ZII's. I didnt wanna go back to 275s

Mar 23, 2010 | 10:43 PM

#22

howarmat

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your rear tires are 1 inch smaller in diameter than your fronts then....just saying

Mar 23, 2010 | 11:12 PM

#23

So_Cali

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Should I go back to 275/40s then?

Mar 24, 2010 | 08:02 AM

#24

alkemist

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Originally Posted by TPony

Those are some scary pictures...specially since I have the same type tires....

I have nitto's too.. but I would like to think some outside factor caused them to fail, not rip apart just because.

Mar 24, 2010 | 08:35 AM

#25

S281 E

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Wow! Not cool. Very fortunate things weren't worse.

Mar 24, 2010 | 08:48 AM

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TPony

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Quote:

Originally Posted by alkemist

I have nitto's too.. but I would like to think some outside factor caused them to fail, not rip apart just because.

I hear ya.

Mar 24, 2010 | 10:00 AM

#27

howarmat

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i had a stock Pirelli do that same thing 4 years ago too

Mar 24, 2010 | 10:05 AM

#28

157dB

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Most likely a small leak and underinflation
caused overheating and KerPow.
Blowout at moderate speeds.
Sidewall flex was just too much for the NITTO.
Heat buildup that builds up from all the flexing.

Mar 24, 2010 | 11:03 AM

#29

SaddleUp

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I am definitely challenged when it comes to regular upkeep and maintenance on my cars (ask effin' speedracer, lol)....but I will definitely be checking my tire pressures more frequently/carefully now.

Glad you are ok, op!