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Old 06-18-2010, 12:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Silverback51 View Post
First off, they are not DOT approved.

Both the tread and side walls are thinner. Extra thickness results in extra heat when the tire is being raced. Heat destroys tires.

If you read a thread that I started regarding my review of my new Avon tires, I hopefully give a good comparison of the BB's verse the Avons.

Thanks, but like I said I have read the reviews and know about the DOT etc etc, what I would like to know is has anyone actually suffered because of the thinner side wall in reality with a rip or split etc

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