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Old 06-21-2008, 10:46 AM   #17
Paul
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bmussatti
Just a thought, don't know if it could or has ever happened, but I could see an insurance company denying an accident claim if:

1) person did not use Porsche approved tires (slim chance)

and/or

2) person did not use correct speed rated tires (more likely hypothises)

Of course the insurance company would need to prove accident resulted from (or in some part or %) the tires.

Again, just a thought.
Even the lowest speed rated tires are capable of handling any of the speed limits in the US. Therefore:

3) person exceeded the posted speed limit

trumps 1) and 2).
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