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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Kestrel
A little OT, but I finally figured out what umop-apisdn's name means h:


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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 10:13 AM
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umm, nevermind...hehe. :hsugh:
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by b00gers
Hi.

I have a question. When there is a bubble in the sidewall of a tire, what is that caused by? Road hazzard or manufacturer defect?

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I hit a crater once ( huge hole on the highway ) and It caused a bubble to form on my sidewall.
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by reechy
i used to see sidewall bulges all the time when i sold/installed tires. like everyone said, they're from large impacts.

and yes, NT450's were the worst f*cking tires i've ever had!!!! they had the hardest compound ever, were severely cupped, and had no sidewall protection
i never knew you sold tires

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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by HawtPants
i never knew you sold tires

*pictures reechy selling tires* :chuckles:
yeah...when i was in school.

but the internet racers here know more of course :rofl:
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 11:25 AM
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Ok, so I guess Continential doesnt owe me a new tire h: I thought it was from a defect at the factory. Thanks. h:
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by b00gers
Ok, so I guess Continential doesnt owe me a new tire h: I thought it was from a defect at the factory. Thanks. h:

they do if you know u didnt impact the tire h:
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by asiandoood
they do if you know u didnt impact the tire h:
How can you prove that? My brother and mom drives the car. :thinking: Because...uhh...we didnt impact the tire....:run:
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by syked


Yeah yeah yeah, I drive a Civic, I'm going to be a little slow. h:
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