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[97tbird]

Originally Posted By: Drew99GT
What about underinflated tires? I constantly see vehicles with tires that are visibly underinflated. It takes 10 or 15 psi low to actually see a tire droop so bad.


i constantly have to remind my neighbor girl that her tires are needing air - every time, she's surprised to see how drooped they look when i point it out.
In contrast, my wifey is very attentive; she notices the slightest change in shape of tires on our cars when we walk out to them or get out of them

 

[PeteTheFarmer]

I notice it all the time, too often in company parking lot. My major concern is that the accident they're going to have is going to involve me going to or coming from work.

 

[smokey1]

years ago after being rear ended ( totaled ) we were given a FORD Focus by a car rental agency that had very little tread . That was the worse car I've ever driven on water soaked roads to this very day . Had to pull off to the side many times in rain storms . Very unpredictable . Wonder if it has to do with the FOCUS being tall and slim

. Besides that we did enjoy the FOCUS for its room and gas mileage ( averaged about 33 m.p.g. w/ auto ) .

 

[Popinski]

In Florida, I saw this man with a 2000ish Corvette and the rear tires were so bald, the steel threads were showing.

 

[wantin150]

Wrote a guy a ticket one night for his tires. How did I see them, I saw the sparks from the steel belts.

 

[jcwit]

I would imagine with the economy being what it is we shall see even more folks driving around on unsafe tires. Let your congressman know about this and maybe we can get a cash for baldies (sp?) going. Give a boost to the rubber industry.

 

[bustednutz]

This reminds me....I am worn down to the wearbars on mine. I've been putting it off. $$$ is tight right now. I know I just have to bite the bullit on this.

 

[smokey1]

better to be safe than sorry . Could lead to larger expenses . Not an easy decision to make when you're short on cash . Know the feelin' .

 

[crinkles]

Originally Posted By: bustednutz
This reminds me....I am worn down to the wearbars on mine. I've been putting it off. $$$ is tight right now. I know I just have to bite the bullit on this.


don't risk you or your family's safety. or mine, when you're coming down the road int he other direction. plus, having them that low will get you written up by a cop for not being roadworthy. event he cheapest budget tyres with full tread would be worth the money spent to replace run down supertyres.

 

[smokey1]

if get in an accident and discover tires are reason for contributing very likely to make for higher insurance bills and a lawsuit if passenger in your car or other party is injured / killed .

 

[The_Jeff]

Used normal size (14-15") tires with ~8/32 tread are $10-15 here, an option few consider.

 

[Slick 55]

I noticed a Toyota Sienna with bald front tires in a beach parking lot about a month ago. This was in Maryland and the van had Connecticut plates. I actually left the guy a note that he should get new tires on there ASAP if he cares about the safety of his family.

 

[Nick R]

I was actually at best buy the other week and parked next to a Ford freestyle. OE Continental tires, they were completely, 100% bald. Barely any hint of tread left on the outside area, inside was bald as could be. I wonder how people can drive on those tires so long before replacing them.

 

[Colt45ws]

Just like they do anywhere else. Keep gas in it and drive. Usually with no seatbelt and a cell phone glued to their ear.

 

[SWS]

Per several comments above, passenger car tires that are bald do *not* have similar grip as slick racing tires in dry conditions. Not even close - study rubber compounds. Additionally, although the contact patch of passenger car bald tires could mathematically be greater than the same tire with tread, it is not always the case because the tread molding around the shoulder is often used to help provide a flatter surface, which is key to tire performance in a variety of conditions. There is much performance technology in the corner bead of tires!

 

[oily boyd]

I'm always looking at (what I think are) nice cars and making mental notes about tire brand, model and condition. Sort of a fetish, I suppose.

When a friend was looking to buy a used Lexus 400, I advised against it due to the bargain Farm & Fleet tires. To me, that told a bit about the current owner. (Nothing against Farm & Fleet tires on neighbors Cavalier, though).

 

[oilyriser]

Originally Posted By: wantin150
Wrote a guy a ticket one night for his tires. How did I see them, I saw the sparks from the steel belts.


Good work. You probably saved a life.

I bought some rims with evenly worn tires on them that had about 1/8th inch above the wear bars. 6000 km so far and still lots of tread. Later, I'll sell them for a bit less than what I bought them for. Old tires = better MPG.

 

[robbobster]

I see unidirectional tires mounted backward all the time.
I wonder if they'll draw water toward the center of the tire when it rains?

 

[PandaBear]

Originally Posted By: robbobster
I see unidirectional tires mounted backward all the time.
I wonder if they'll draw water toward the center of the tire when it rains?


That's what I do during the summer to even out the wear for the winter.

 

[crinkles]

panda you must have guaranteed dry summers to do that with confidence. here, rain knows no season.