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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by ndk83
^^ I wish i had know, but i dont think these are available here. UAE has such a crap market for good tires.

I got the PS2, I couldnt wait any longer, too risky.
Thakns for the feedback guys
You don't need tread unless it rains
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 01:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Byprodrive
You don't need tread unless it rains
haha, its not abotu the thread, i had a bubble in my sidewall that aws MASSIVE, it extended from the rim all the way down the sidewll. literally looked like it was about to explodd
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 09:27 AM
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Unfortunately it's the price you pay for less sidewall. You may want to take a close look at your wheels. If the tire could not hold up to the impact, the wheel may have been damaged also. I have 275/35/18s (BFGs) and have not had any problems. This is why I stayed with 18s and 35s, so I would not have to tip-toe around, on the road. You also need to look at the construction design and materials used (In the sidewalls). Just because the tire is rated the best, in performance, does not guarantee they are the best in durability (road hazard). Each tire has their pros and cons!

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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 02:18 PM
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if it has a bubble...

pop it like a pimple. It should heal itself soon enough.



sorry couldn't resist.
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Koz
Unfortunately it's the price you pay for less sidewall. You may want to take a close look at your wheels. If the tire could not hold up to the impact, the wheel may have been damaged also. I have 275/35/18s (BFGs) and have not had any problems. This is why I stayed with 18s and 35s, so I would not have to tip-toe around, on the road. You also need to look at the construction design and materials used (In the sidewalls). Just because the tire is rated the best, in performance, does not guarantee they are the best in durability (road hazard). Each tire has their pros and cons!

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hhehe, yea good observation, wheel was infact non completely concentric when we checked. Very Minor. These wheels are freakin awesome and have held up to some serious abuse.

PS2 seem to be a very all rounded tire. Remeber ive had these for 70,000 kms, and i probably could go another 5,000 no problem, so ive been impressed with the general construction of this tire
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