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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 08:57 AM
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I know, right?

and very sad
Old Apr 2, 2007 | 09:15 AM
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scary indeed..


and on a brighter note, was in a crappy mood this morning, went home for lunch, washed the S, and came back to work.. probably won't come back out until wtd (weather is going to be crappy for the next week or so)
Old Apr 2, 2007 | 12:02 PM
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My car is on Jack stands and will be for another week. (Well, a LITTLE less than a week.)

When I removed my rear wheels the tires were BALD. I ordered up another set of rears. They should be in by Saturday.
Old Apr 2, 2007 | 12:03 PM
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oooh yeah... bald tires + wtd = undesirable
Old Apr 2, 2007 | 12:30 PM
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What tires are you getting, Pete?
Old Apr 2, 2007 | 12:36 PM
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I am replacing the 255/40/17 Falken Azenis RT615s
Old Apr 2, 2007 | 12:38 PM
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unfortunately, my S is my daily driver - those are too much a compromise in the w*t
Old Apr 2, 2007 | 12:40 PM
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I thought they worked GREAT in the w#t

The treadwear MIGHT drive me away though.

5000miles and I DO NOT power slide or burn out.
Old Apr 2, 2007 | 12:44 PM
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When they're brand new, not so bad. But after 2500 miles, I was spooked on them - hydroplaned too easily
Old Apr 2, 2007 | 01:49 PM
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hydroplaning would definitely spook me, too



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