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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 09:45 AM
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 09:45 AM
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Dry Rot?
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 09:46 AM
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How old are the tires, that cant be good.
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 09:46 AM
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yes. whats the last 4 of the DOT? looks like 2701
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 10:01 AM
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i would be
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 10:09 AM
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As a technician, YES. that usually happens when a tire is run with low psi. the side wall is stressed and starts to crack. That would actually fail NH state inspection. This doesnt' mean its going to blow out on you today, however i would take it easy on the car until your new tires come in.
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 10:11 AM
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yea man... dry rot isnt good. side wall isnt as firm...more likely to get a bubble or simply pop. doesnt look like you have that much tread on your tires anyway... so i suggest

TIRE SHOPPING MEET FTMFW!!!!
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 10:23 AM
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ok... i was thinking the same thing. time for new fronts General Exclaim UHP!
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 11:43 AM
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How many miles did you put on them?
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 12:02 PM
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wouldn't know. bought the car used and since I got it, probably 15K in 3 years. these are the fronts so they might just be original or the second set.
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