08-28-2008, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike_Yi
I figured as much (which is why I asked). Any idea how I can gauge if I need to replace both the fronts or not? I got the car used and it had these tires on it when I bought it. No way to know for sure how many miles they have. I should probably just go ahead and replace both of them since they are cheap tires anyway. I was hoping that I could tear these up before replacing them.
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Any good tire guy can tell you how old and how far along your tires are. If all are more than half gone, do yourself a favor and mount a fresh set of four. Tirerack has some extreme performance street tires that are very reasonable. Kumho and Hankook come to mind. In Chicago Nexen A/S are also a good choice cause they are good in winter too.
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08-28-2008, 04:39 PM
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To answer your question... if it isn't noticable when just glancing at the wheels, then I say they wont find it................. BUT you should absolutely not leave it be
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08-28-2008, 05:43 PM
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Your sidewall will have a date code on it showing ww/yy produced. If there is indeed a bulge, I wouldn't risk driving the car either, unless you plan to replace it along with the tires.
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08-29-2008, 03:47 AM
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Buy good tires!
You own a high performance machine. Your tires are the only link to the ground. DO not spend any other money on the car (and that includes DE entry fees) until you have a set of 4 quality tires underneath it.
Tech inspection is not a joke. It is not something that a bunch of old guys put there to hassle people. It is about saving your life. They might miss the tire bulge at tech inspection but that doesn't mean you should try to sneak through. Its your life and your car you are risking.
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09-01-2008, 12:54 PM
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Ever see a Porsche hit the wall on a fast track when a tire sidewall failed at 140mph? Not a pretty sight. Luckily the driver walked away after they cut her out of the car.
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Is this what happened to the lady at the Fontucky PCA club race event? Lady from AZ in the 993??
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09-01-2008, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Brad Roberts
Is this what happened to the lady at the Fontucky PCA club race event? Lady from AZ in the 993??
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Yes,
What a way to lose a beautiful car. I am glad she is ok. Preliminary investigation was tire sidewall failure. I have not heard the final outcome. Turn 2 at Fontana will bite you when you least expect it.
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09-01-2008, 07:52 PM
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I know the instructor personally that was instructing her that weekend. He is a long time POC 994Spec guy, long before she wrecked, his exact words where "she is scaring me". Several of us where standing outside the garage area watching that turn. We heard the noise  saw the bottom of the car and knew somebody was in trouble!! She was in garage space just down from several of my PCA San Diego friends. We had just finished installing GT3 front arms on a Boxster and aligning it. We where taking a break watching the cars go around!!
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