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HippoSleek · 02-20-2002, 08:30 AM

If I am seeing that correctly, there are chunks taken out of the shoulder and a bit of rollover onto the sidewall?  To me, that looks like a tire that has suffered hard cornering at too little inflation.  Alignment might not be an issue.  My crappy street tires I first autox'ed on used to look juuust like that if I didn't keep enough air in them.  

A good way to tell is to take a white marker/liquid paper/chalk and make a couple lines on the outside edge of the tire.  Go for an agressive spin.  If the marks are worn too far onto the shoulder/sidewall, add more air and repeat until you feel more comfortable.

BTW: what kind of tires are you running?  It may just be time to get something with a stiffer sidewall...

02-20-2002, 08:30 AM	#7
HippoSleek Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: elsewhere Posts: 2,081 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If I am seeing that correctly, there are chunks taken out of the shoulder and a bit of rollover onto the sidewall?  To me, that looks like a tire that has suffered hard cornering at too little inflation.  Alignment might not be an issue.  My crappy street tires I first autox'ed on used to look juuust like that if I didn't keep enough air in them.   A good way to tell is to take a white marker/liquid paper/chalk and make a couple lines on the outside edge of the tire.  Go for an agressive spin.  If the marks are worn too far onto the shoulder/sidewall, add more air and repeat until you feel more comfortable. BTW: what kind of tires are you running?  It may just be time to get something with a stiffer sidewall...