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Re: kumho crack

To: Karl Rickert <alfakarl@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: kumho crack
From: Paul Foster <pfoster@gdi.net>
Date: Tue, 05 Oct 1999 14:38:47 -0400
Karl Rickert wrote:
> 
> I run  my tire pressures almost 10-12 lbs hign than what I do in my R-1's,
> so I can't believe it's from underflation.

I think you misunderstood. The sidewall cracks are due to
underinflation, not the tread delamination.

> I've never seen the sidewall crack thingie, but I'd think it might be due to
> turning them around on the rim.

If you mean running the outside on the inside, I don't do that. No, the
sidewall crack thingie is _definitely_ caused by underinflation. If this
is happening get thee to any inflatery.

Paul Foster

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