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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 02:27 PM
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Hi guys, I am having a problem with one of my tires as it has cracked on the side wall after 4500 miles , Now I have to replace it. What would you recomend. I live in a hot country, no winter, mostly dry conditions. Should I get the same or is there a equivalent tire. I do run hard in corners, not a lot of speeding...I race gokart that's why
 
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 06:42 PM
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Are those the DSST's? then you should probably get the one DSST's..they
are expensive to replace.

But if you're up for it, I think there are many tires much less expensive
that can whoooop that tire in terms of grip and comfort.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by kenchan
Are those the DSST's? then you should probably get the one DSST's..
yup! 9000's here!

Alex
 
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by heimata
Hi guys, I am having a problem with one of my tires as it has cracked on the side wall after 4500 miles , Now I have to replace it. What would you recomend.
Don't these things have warranties? Sounds like a defective tire! Seems to me you should be able to get it replaced for free. (Or minus a tiny amount for pro-rated mileage.)
 
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Old Feb 17, 2005 | 10:32 AM
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No waranty on it, they said it is a consumer products so no way to claim anything. Well, as I live in Tahiti, the choice is simple, had to get the same as none other brands have them in stock and I really didn't want to take any risks. Only bad thing is that it cost me $570
 
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Old Feb 17, 2005 | 02:34 PM
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USD570?!
 
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Old Feb 17, 2005 | 04:55 PM
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a pair...but still expensive
 
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