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  1. 11-03-2010, 10:41 AM #1
    Sean Johnson
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    Shredded a rear tire on the way to work yesterday

    Fun stuff. I already have tires ordered.

    Rear: 305-30-19 Bridgestone Potenza RE11's

    Front: 265-35-18 Pirelli PZero Nero's

    Here's a pic of my blown tire:

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  2. 11-03-2010, 11:32 AM #2
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    Oh man, glad you came out of it ok. Sucker split open good, damn!

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    Sucks man. I just blew my rear 295/30 18" tire last Thursday. I also had signed up to take it to the track last weekend but had to cancel. New tire comes in tomorrow.
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    Alot of corvette tires wear out prematurely on the inside edge. When I was dating my ex we went thru alot of tires that way on her c5
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    Damn, I just saw this thread. Do you think this is because we lowered the car so much and the tires are so big? I remember seeing inside rubs.

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    wow glad you are ok sean.
    vroom vroom i drive a 93 toyota mr2.

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  7. 11-29-2010, 05:22 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by green-lantern View Post
    Damn, I just saw this thread. Do you think this is because we lowered the car so much and the tires are so big? I remember seeing inside rubs.
    too much drifting :P
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  8. 11-29-2010, 05:33 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by vr4chick View Post
    too much drifting :P
    Ouch
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