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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 09:24 PM
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Not happy, one of my tires has a big crack in it (see pic). These tires are Eagle F1 run-on-flat and have like 90% tread on them. Should I replace all my tires then on take my chances riding with these?

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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 09:35 PM
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warranty?
Old Apr 30, 2006 | 09:35 PM
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I think they should be fine.
Old Apr 30, 2006 | 09:43 PM
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I'd probably take my chances....but if you want a clear conscious and no worries replace it and forget about it
Old Apr 30, 2006 | 09:50 PM
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how old is the tire? almost looks like dry rot

Old Apr 30, 2006 | 09:56 PM
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if you bought them somewhere like NTB they should replace the tire no problem, esp. if there is 90%tread left
Old Apr 30, 2006 | 10:01 PM
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how old is the tire? almost looks like dry rot

+1. But don't worry about replacing all 4, just buy one.

EDIT: Or just keep it until it goes, that's what I would do. Should be fine.
Old Apr 30, 2006 | 10:06 PM
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Yeah its not like theres a chunk missing out of the sidewall like on my ****ty tires.. But I refuse to buy new tires until I buy my new wheels...lol
Old Apr 30, 2006 | 10:14 PM
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Hell yeah replace it with warranty or buy a new one asap.I see your getting new tire well make it happen soon or even buy a used tire. U don't want a blowout at high speed=crash and burn....
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Not happy, one of my tires has a big crack in it (see pic). These tires are Eagle F1 run-on-flat and have like 90% tread on them. Should I replace all my tires then on take my chances riding with these?

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No chance i would keep that on the car.

The tire shop should warrenty that. Thats not abuse etc, thats tire failure.

If it blows out, you are in for one hell of a ride if your over 60 or so MPH. Not many people have experenced a tire blowout now that we have good tires instead of the old 60s junk.

Don't risk it.



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