Can someone tell me what this is?
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Can someone tell me what this is?
I like to wear my tires down as far as possible before buying new ones (might as well get my money's worth). This is my first set of Firestones (came on the truck). Now that I've worn them down pretty far, there are these ridges that occur every 15 inches or so. WTF? It makes for a rough ride. I've never seen this before. If someone tells me that it's to let people know that thier tires are getting worn, I'm going to be friggin' pissed. Have people become so damned stupid they can't tell when thier ˟˟˟˟˟˟ tires are worn?
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Ok. I'm pissed. The fact that people have become dumb enough not to be able to tell when it's time for new tires really ticks me off. Now, because of them, I can't wear my damned tires down to bald (as I like to) without having a crappy ride. Don't tell me that all tire companies are doing this now.
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well, its a good idea. you get your tires too bald, stopping your vehicle when you have to apply your breaks hard becomes a saftey issue. not to mention the traction you loose while driving on wet roads. and, legally your required to have a minumum tread depth, get pulled over, your gonna get written up for that. some people just think that since they have good breaks or a reliable car that thats all they need, but its whats keeping you on the road and safe that matters most.
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One word:
Liability.
In a world where gun manufacturer's are getting sued because their product was involved in criminal activity I don't see why a person wouldn't sue because nobody told them their tires were getting bald.
Liability.
In a world where gun manufacturer's are getting sued because their product was involved in criminal activity I don't see why a person wouldn't sue because nobody told them their tires were getting bald.
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Originally Posted by Tacoma Dude
One word:
Liability.
In a world where gun manufacturer's are getting sued because their product was involved in criminal activity I don't see why a person wouldn't sue because nobody told them their tires were getting bald.
Liability.
In a world where gun manufacturer's are getting sued because their product was involved in criminal activity I don't see why a person wouldn't sue because nobody told them their tires were getting bald.
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i have been in the tire industry for over 6 years, and there has always been treadbars indicating the tires are bald... and it does present a safety issue... shame on you for wanting to run bald tires... its dangerous not only to yourself (which if you want to endanger yourself thats fine) but to the car full of kids that you just rearended becasue your bald tires couldnt stopp your truck adequately enough....
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Originally Posted by jimabena74
... shame on you for wanting to run bald tires.......
I can understand your comment if it was being directed towards a 16 year old kid. But I am a few years your elder - I have much more experience behind the wheel than you. If I want to run bald tires, rest assured that I am skilled enough to do it safely.
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I like to wear my tires down as far as possible before buying new ones (might as well get my money's worth).
hmm ... well, i'd say you've pretty much run those tires down as far as they're going to go before you start driving on a tire-less rim! please be careful if you continue to run them the way they are ... (note: not passing judgment, just hoping everyone stays safe!)
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Originally Posted by jimabena74
at least my dumbass 22 year old brain knows thats a wearbar and that your tires are legally bald
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I hope you're just joking. The tread wear marker has been around for a long time, on all tires. Wearing your tires that thin is NOT SAFE. You have very little traction, and are asking for a blowout.
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Originally Posted by Donovan
I hope you're just joking. The tread wear marker has been around for a long time, on all tires. Wearing your tires that thin is NOT SAFE. You have very little traction, and are asking for a blowout.
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I like to wear my tires down as far as possible before buying new ones (might as well get my money's worth). This is my first set of Firestones (came on the truck). Now that I've worn them down pretty far, there are these ridges that occur every 15 inches or so. WTF? It makes for a rough ride. I've never seen this before. If someone tells me that it's to let people know that thier tires are getting worn, I'm going to be friggin' pissed. Have people become so damned stupid they can't tell when thier ˟˟˟˟˟˟ tires are worn?
yup pathetic like this
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Originally Posted by ChickenLover
Are you kidding me? You think having been in the tire industry for 6 years has earned you the right to pass judgement on me? I drive the thing every day, and believe me, I am a better judge of safety when it comes to my truck and my driving style than you are.
I can understand your comment if it was being directed towards a 16 year old kid. But I am a few years your elder - I have much more experience behind the wheel than you. If I want to run bald tires, rest assured that I am skilled enough to do it safely.
I can understand your comment if it was being directed towards a 16 year old kid. But I am a few years your elder - I have much more experience behind the wheel than you. If I want to run bald tires, rest assured that I am skilled enough to do it safely.