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Does this tire look safe? #2383875 10/08/17 02:12 PM 10/08/17 02:12 PM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 877 Pittsburgh, Pa J Jeff_383 OP super stock
Jeff_383 OP super stock J Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 877 Pittsburgh, Pa	Does this look like a useable tire?

Re: Does this tire look safe? [Re: Jeff_383] #2383884 10/08/17 02:22 PM 10/08/17 02:22 PM
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 4,220 West Plains, MO DrCharles master
DrCharles master Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 4,220 West Plains, MO	Sure, if you want to paint it white and plant flowers in it...

Re: Does this tire look safe? [Re: DrCharles] #2383892 10/08/17 02:31 PM 10/08/17 02:31 PM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 877 Pittsburgh, Pa J Jeff_383 OP super stock
Jeff_383 OP super stock J Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 877 Pittsburgh, Pa	That's kinda my thought as well

Re: Does this tire look safe? [Re: Jeff_383] #2383969 10/08/17 04:53 PM 10/08/17 04:53 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,395 The Pale Blue Dot Skeptic master
Skeptic master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,395 The Pale Blue Dot	How old is it? How deep are the cuts? It MAY be ok for a show car, not for ANY performance use, even a burnout.

Re: Does this tire look safe? [Re: Jeff_383] #2383996 10/08/17 05:30 PM 10/08/17 05:30 PM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,915 Calgary, Alberta Canada a12rag master
a12rag master Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,915 Calgary, Alberta Canada	I had a tire with cuts in the sidewall, similar to what you are showing . . . and it was almost a new tire. No way was I going to take a chance on the highway . . . spend the $$ for new tire.

Re: Does this tire look safe? [Re: Jeff_383] #2384149 10/08/17 10:38 PM 10/08/17 10:38 PM
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 7,195 Harrisburg, Pa. screamindriver master
screamindriver master Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 7,195 Harrisburg, Pa.	You know the answer...Or you wouldn't be asking if it was safe...Even if someone said to run it would you ?? What cut into it on the backside ???

Re: Does this tire look safe? [Re: screamindriver] #2384160 10/08/17 10:47 PM 10/08/17 10:47 PM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 96,649 On The Boat, On The Lake, Wa. ... amxautox Still Retired. Still Posting on Moparts. A Lot.
amxautox Still Retired. Still Posting on Moparts. A Lot. Joined: May 2003 Posts: 96,649 On The Boat, On The Lake, Wa. ...	Originally Posted By screamindriver You know the answer...Or you wouldn't be asking if it was safe...Even if someone said to run it would you ?? What cut into it on the backside ??? Probably the fender lip. Then the person swapped the tire on the rim to hide the cuts. Tom "Everyone should believe in something; I believe I'll go fishing." -Henry David Thoreau Men and fish are alike. They both get into trouble when they open their mouths author unknown

Re: Does this tire look safe? [Re: amxautox] #2384186 10/08/17 11:25 PM 10/08/17 11:25 PM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 877 Pittsburgh, Pa J Jeff_383 OP super stock
Jeff_383 OP super stock J Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 877 Pittsburgh, Pa	My guess is the inner wheel well. I inquired to buy and the pic I got was this one. Said was only driven for a block. Last edited by Jeff_383; 10/08/17 11:26 PM.

Re: Does this tire look safe? [Re: Jeff_383] #2384496 10/09/17 03:30 PM 10/09/17 03:30 PM
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,886 Lost and Spaced B bboogieart master
bboogieart master B Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,886 Lost and Spaced	Originally Posted By Jeff_383 Said was only driven for a block. After it was remounted. Sad thing is someone will buy it,and probably try to use it, or put it on a car for sale. I have mechanical Aptitude. I can screw up anything.

Re: Does this tire look safe? [Re: Jeff_383] #2384500 10/09/17 03:36 PM 10/09/17 03:36 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,123 Bend,OR USA C Cab_Burge I Win
Cab_Burge I Win C Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,123 Bend,OR USA	Any time your in doubt about safety items on our cars, change it out or do without You knew that already, correct Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)

Re: Does this tire look safe? [Re: Jeff_383] #2385025 10/10/17 12:21 PM 10/10/17 12:21 PM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 921 Long Island, NY shocktrp super stock
shocktrp super stock Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 921 Long Island, NY	Probably usable as a roller if you're sending the car to a paint booth. I wouldn't drive on it though.

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