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Old 09-07-2003, 06:09 PM   #1
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Default i am officially screwed!!

i got a flat last night

a big nail in the middle of the thread..

so i thought it was repairable. so was told by all mechanics.

then i took it to a tire center. they took it off the rim..

and bam!!!!!

all the sidewalls are toast..



from the outside, it does not appear that i drove on the flat..

but the inside ..... Grrrrr..... so maybe i did drive on it.. who knows

At least the BBs is still perfect..

just placed an order on tirerack.. set me back around 200 $.



i am sorry if this is the wrong place.. i just need to vent..

i did get major love from the mechanics at the tire center....


Grrrrrr
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Old 09-07-2003, 06:10 PM   #2
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oh damn i forgot to ask

i have 850 miles on the other tires..

a brand new RE 070 can match with the rest fine, right guys??

thx
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Old 09-07-2003, 06:40 PM   #3
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It depends on how those miles were put on it. I believe your other tires have to have something around at least 70% treadlife left in them to be able to throw a brand new one on w/o messing your ish up.
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Old 09-07-2003, 08:54 PM   #4
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I believe the measure for most subaru's is that the tires have to be within .4" of rolling diameter. So, run a tape measure around the thing and have them shave the new one if they have to.
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Old 09-07-2003, 10:33 PM   #5
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your fine, unless you have totally destroyed and or beat on the tires for the first 850 miles, I doubt that.

its the same tire on thats on the car (brand etc?)

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Old 09-08-2003, 02:42 AM   #6
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Just an FYI - if the RE070 get too expensive, try the Falken Azenis. At the moment its the tire of choice in STS/STX autoX racing in SCCA. And 225/45/17 runs around $100 each!
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Old 09-08-2003, 03:11 AM   #7
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thx guys..

i ll try to compare them when i get the new tire in.

i didn't push those tires at all during break in.



thx again.
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Old 09-08-2003, 09:31 AM   #8
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Just an FYI - if the RE070 get too expensive, try the Falken Azenis. At the moment its the tire of choice in STS/STX autoX racing in SCCA. And 225/45/17 runs around $100 each!
I would suggest the Kuhmo MX over the Azenis for a street tire. The MX almost has the ultimate traction of the Falken but is a bit more civilized and tirerack has them for about $110.

The Azenis would be the better choice strictly for Solo II use.
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