Was siping a bad idea for my M/Ts?

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Sep 2, 2007 | 08:36 PM

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FlyingLow

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From: Van Island BC

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Originally Posted by KevinInSac

haha. I know that with some things looks and lifespan go hand in hand. I just saw chunking already and was concerned that I had drastically shortened the lifespan of the tires.

And to put it plainly, I didn't buy a truck to look good at the mall. I bought a truck to take me and my gear where ever I want to go. And so far, it's worked.

I don't think that amount of chunking will shorten the lifespan. If anything siping is supposed to extend the lifespan with cool temps and the tread blocks being more flexible. BTW I was kidding about the mall comment

Sep 2, 2007 | 08:40 PM

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KevinInSac

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Originally Posted by FlyingLow

Ah no worries. I didn't take it personally. I think the reason why I was concerned in the first place is because I personally only had car tires siped and they don't spread out at all. But then again, these lugs are about 4X the height of my car tires...