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Occasional Tire Shake

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Turns out TPMS sensor was intact, tire was literally shredded inside, manager of 25+ years at this large tire facility never saw anything like this before. Man am I lucky I didn’t have a blow out at 175+. Moral of this story, NEVER assume something as critical as a tire problem, it could cost you dearly.
New Nitto 555GII’s went on this weekend.

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That is crazy the way it is coming apart , you are so lucky you didn't have a blow out , it wouldn't have been much longer.
 


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That is crazy the way it is coming apart , you are so lucky you didn't have a blow out , it wouldn't have been much longer.
I guess when you do close to 200 often having 200 mph rated tires isn’t an option it’s a necessity!!
 


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I guess when you do close to 200 often having 200 mph rated tires isn’t an option it’s a necessity!!

Don't forget that higher speeds (even on speed rated tires) require elevated pressures as well. Tirerack.com has an excellent document covering this.
 


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Thanks, but Fronts are always around 36 psi cold, wasn’t a tire pressure issue, not on my watch at least
 


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Ah, I see. Those are run flats. That extra body material must not have been balanced well or as noted manufacturing defect.
 


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I guess when you do close to 200 often having 200 mph rated tires isn’t an option it’s a necessity!!
No doubt , at close to 200 , better have good brakes too.
 


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Speaking of run flats, anybody ever run one flat??
 


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No.
 


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