I don't know if 180's will cause tread separation, but they will sure as heck
flat-spot them!
Gordon Glasgow
Renton, WA
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Hall, Phillip
> Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2002 11:19 AM
> To: Roadsters (E-mail)
> Subject: 180's and tires
>
>
> Hey fellow listers -
>
> Coming back from the covered bridge run with the great SEROCers, I separated
> another tire. This is the second set I separated in two years.
>
> Now I need new tires and my lovely wife said "NO - you abuse them doing
> those 180's".
>
> Back ground info. The first set was 8 years old and the cheapest things I
> could find. They still had good tread, but old as the hills. The second
> set are the tires I got with the Empi rims. These are retreads on Michelin
> carcasses. Both separations were on the rear.
>
> So, is my most lovely wife correct - do the 180 had brake turns cause tires
> to separate? My stance is that these sets of tires were garbage anyway and
> a good set would last much longer - even with the 180's.
>
> I REALLY need new tires before Road Atlanta next month - I guess I will
> start the begging process.......
>
> You all have a great day!
>
> Phil
> SEROC (Seriously Enthusiastic Roadster Owners who Care)
>
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