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Old 24-02-2007, 07:12 PM
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just kerbed my alloy on the drivers side. however ive cut a thin slice from the edge of the tyre that sticks out near the edge of the rim is this dangerous on an eagle F1 tyre?? the slice is till attached but i dont want to risk driving it and having a blow out it doesnt look to bad
Old 24-02-2007, 07:40 PM
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exactly as gary say's it sounds like you have taken a bit off the rim protector !!! as long as you can still see rubber behind what is sliced then it is all ok and legal !
Old 24-02-2007, 08:15 PM
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sound fine, as long as its not over 25mm long and can see the bands through it
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Old 24-02-2007, 10:13 PM
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bought some 17 inch voodoos for my S1, first day pulled up by a kirb and bob fookin scuffed one!!

In a mood i went home, reversed down the drive and caught another on a rock, super pissed off.
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