dajael

I took it to two different tire repair shops, 4 techs in total said they would not patch it,..plugging was not an option. All of them said that anytime a puncture exists in the 1st tread section closest to the sidewall, repair is generally not an option. Btw, they all knew I wasn't going to buy a new tire from them (it wasn't a sales pitch on their end). They did not want to risk the liability by patching in that area. Tirerack's Road Hazard company determined it was not repairable and gladly sent me a new tire free. They determined that just by seeing the picture I posted in this thread.

The tire is not being discarded (at least not anytime soon). It's being re-purposed as a tire swing for a friend of mine's kids. The new replacement tire has been installed and all is well.

Peace,

Jason

dajael

ABSOLUTELY LOVING THESE VOSSENS!!!

I usually always install aftermarket wheels on my cars and I usually go with pretty expensive brands. This is my first set that has ZERO vibrations. I usually have to go through a few "balance" jobs until they get it just right and even then, I tend to pick up vibrations in the steering wheel at certain speeds. Not with these! Super "true" roll!

Also, the Continentals are much better than I expected. I'm not getting any additional road noise (no worse than the stock tires). Handling seems fine (haven't been on wet roads yet). The grip is pretty intense also but I must concede that they are still so new. The ride quality is better imho than the stockers. Even my Sport+ mode seems a tad softer. It got a tad stiffer after the springs were installed and now it feels back to normal with these tires.

Happy Camper!

dajael

*Bump...just cuz someone out there might be deciding if they want to get Road Hazard Protection from Tire rack. DO IT!!!

Peace,

Jason

96SC4

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^^^yeah, those tires get great reviews.
you made a great choice

dajael

I used them on my garage queen Vette, so I've had some experience with them. But yes, you are correct...great tire.




Peace,

Jason

GetUrWheel

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CV3-Rs are looking great! I'm liking the new gloss finishes!

sincityIS

Nice looking setup. I wonder if 20x9s and 255/35/20 would work nice up front. It may bring it out too far in comparison to rear stance. I think your car looks great, I'm looking to do the same size wheels and tires, but wondering if 20x9s up from with 255s would fill the front gap enough to make even with rear gap. The rear fills the well a smudge more and I think. 20x9 with 250 tire would be ideal, but nobody makes a 250 )

Sevn86

Nice! I'm thinking about getting me a set of CV3-R's or the CV7's. Still can't decide.

rebornkhj

wow looks great!

dajael

Thanks, I like it too. Matches the stock F-Sport rear fascia perfectly with the slight gloss finish.

I wanted 20x9's in the front but my Vossen guy told me they are only selling the 20x8.5 fronts with a 20x10 rear. If I wanted the 20x9 I would have to pair it with a 20x10.5 and I didn't want the 10.5. I still have no idea why this was an issue for them?

Can't go wrong with either one imho. Both are great looking wheels as far as my taste goes. Extremely solid, I've got about 1,500 miles on my CV3-R's and have had no issues.

Thanks brutha