Slice in tire tread? OK to DE?

syenisch · 07-14-2012, 09:39 AM

First, anybody have any ideas how this could happen? 99% sure it's not vandalism, that just wouldn't make sense.

Second, opinions on whether or not this tire would be OK to DE on?

The logical side of me says to replace it, but there's a good amount of tread left on the tire, so I am torn by the finances. Also I've already decided to switch to PSS's for my next set, so I'd have to buy a new RR tire to match. My fronts are pretty low (maybe 1 more DE in them), so I'd probably just replace those at the same time.

Thanks!

Evice · 07-15-2012, 08:33 AM

Safety isn't something you wanna f. with, especially on track. It is not AutoX. Additionally, you might not pass on track tech (if they do) with that tire.

Sauce · 07-16-2012, 01:31 AM

Can you see any cords? Holding air fine? I would seriously doubt you'll have any issue. I would run it, but I'm young and dumb.

Groundpilot · 07-16-2012, 09:41 AM

I would flip it inside-out.

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Sauce Lieutenant 38 Rep 530 Posts Drives: Montego 135 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Studio City iTrader: (1)	Can you see any cords? Holding air fine? I would seriously doubt you'll have any issue. I would run it, but I'm young and dumb. __________________ KW V3's, Sparco Pro2000's, Vorshlag CP's, JB4, Heat Wrapped Raceland DP's, aFe stg. 2 Sealed Intake, Miro 111's, Hankook RS3's 225/245 (for now), Seibon M3 CF Hood, Turner Motorsports Alum. Radiator, Big Tom IC, BMW Performance bumper.
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Groundpilot Banned 476 Rep 1,711 Posts Drives: 135I DCT , e92 M3 DCT, Audi A6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: long island,ny iTrader: (0)	I would flip it inside-out.
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