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03-23-2010, 10:40 PM

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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

03-23-2010, 10:43 PM

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howarmat

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

03-23-2010, 11:12 PM

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Should I go back to 275/40s then?

03-24-2010, 08:02 AM

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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.

03-24-2010, 08:35 AM

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

03-24-2010, 08:48 AM

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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.

03-24-2010, 10:00 AM

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

03-24-2010, 10:05 AM

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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.

03-24-2010, 11:03 AM

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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!