 Popped a tire..., Stupid curb |
 May 23, 2006 - 8:34 PM
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Well, aparently on the entrance to the laundromat near my apartment, there's a curb that's about 8inches high. Impossible to see, since I take a right then immediately turn into the laundromat. Well, I didn't hit the curb dead on, but where it starts to slope down sharply to meet the pavement. I guess the tire slid and it popped a huuuge hole in the sidewall.
The tires need replaced at the end of the summer...but now I'm gonna have to do it early b/c it would be a wast e of money to get one new tire and have 3 old ones, since I'm not even sure those are the tires I want again.. Now my winder all-season tires are on, and one wheel is missing a hubcap  Here goes another 250.00+ for new tires, plus mounting and balancing...and to top it off I just paid 30 something to get the tires rotated/balanced.Had to rant..really put a damper on my entire day. Cliffs Notes: Popped tire, angry, and have to spend money on new ones. 
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May 23, 2006 - 11:50 PM
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wouldnt that be the drivers fault?
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May 24, 2006 - 3:48 AM
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QUOTE(Sh0gunkid8721 @ May 23, 2006 - 11:50 PM) [snapback]437357[/snapback] wouldnt that be the drivers fault?  Amazing how it's usually the fault of the kerb. Still, a kerb which is only 8" high must be really difficult to see  Gary --------------------  1994 ST205 Celica GT-FOUR Group A WRC - running in new engine 1993 Rover 220 GTi tarmac rally car (under construction) 3SGE power here we come.... GT-Four spec list |
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jwells Popped a tire... May 23, 2006 - 8:34 PM
Cutrara Ahhh, bad luck, I curbed a rim today May 23, 2006 - 8:41 PM jwells Oh yeah, forgot that part..it put a deep gash in t... May 23, 2006 - 9:11 PM
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