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Old 07-04-07, 01:30 PM
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I bought a pair of Dunlop Direzza DZ101's from Tirerack for my rear wheels two weeks ago, 200 miles later the driver's side rear sidewall gives out. Luckily I was only doing like 60 and was able to get the car off the road safely. I couldn't purchase the warranty because you have to buy 4 tires at a time to get it. I've seen mixed reviews about this tire but didn't think they were too bad. Should I just order another tire or see if there's any kind of warranty from the manufacturer on this?
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I have the same tires on my car, so far so good. My only complaint is the tire noise, what are your thoughts on that? I have Wanli's on my acura, i don't get half the tire noise as i get from the Direzza's. I would call the manufacturer, no tire should give out in less than 200 miles unless you were doing something crazy (not saying you are).
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I didn't have any noticeable tire noise well at least not yet maybe because of the miles on it. I honestly didn't do anything out of the ordinary with these tires. Should have stuck with bfg's but the dunlop thing is a long story lol.
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lol ok..The reason i got the Dunlops because my friend is sponsored from them and he had an extra set. I paid for the price of one tire.
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i've never really heard great things about dunlop tires for some reason.
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I had these tires for like 25+ k miles and they were fine for the money
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Originally Posted by cherplex
I bought a pair of Dunlop Direzza DZ101's from Tirerack for my rear wheels two weeks ago, 200 miles later the driver's side rear sidewall gives out. Luckily I was only doing like 60 and was able to get the car off the road safely. I couldn't purchase the warranty because you have to buy 4 tires at a time to get it. I've seen mixed reviews about this tire but didn't think they were too bad. Should I just order another tire or see if there's any kind of warranty from the manufacturer on this?
I've got $10 says someone ripped the bead installing it or it was leaking from the valve stem...

I don't like em, but they aren't ~that~ bad
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Originally Posted by mitsuguy
I've got $10 says someone ripped the bead installing it or it was leaking from the valve stem...

I don't like em, but they aren't ~that~ bad
I'll get the new one installed at a different location and see what happens, I should have stuck with the KDW's oh well when these are done I'm switching back.
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