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ragebomb
10-22-2010, 06:39 PM
I just bought a set of used RSX rims and tires last night. Once I got home I realized one of the tires has cracks in the sidewall. I've never seen cracks this bad on a sidewall before. It's like the tire-eating monster snacked on it.

Would you guys drive on these, or should I not risk it? I'm not really inclined to return them to the seller, since the drive was 3 hours one way.

http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii455/ragebomb99/ep3/th_IMG_1199.jpg (http://s551.photobucket.com/albums/ii455/ragebomb99/ep3/?action=view&current=IMG_1199.jpg) http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii455/ragebomb99/ep3/th_IMG_1198.jpg (http://s551.photobucket.com/albums/ii455/ragebomb99/ep3/?action=view&current=IMG_1198.jpg) http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii455/ragebomb99/ep3/th_IMG_1197.jpg (http://s551.photobucket.com/albums/ii455/ragebomb99/ep3/?action=view&current=IMG_1197.jpg)

Tires say: "Michelin Radial XSE Pilot HX MXM4" 205/55 R16
Distance
10-22-2010, 06:51 PM
replace them. not worth killing yourself over these or getting into a wreck.
27rocks
10-22-2010, 07:13 PM
Replace them ASAP!!! Do not drive on those!
Passenger
10-22-2010, 07:21 PM
Absolutely not replace those immediately. I wouldn't risk 20 seconds on those
Andieldiablo
10-22-2010, 07:30 PM
nylon showing FTP to the maxx. side wall is compromised DANGER!!!!
K20wagon
10-22-2010, 07:32 PM
Yes change those immediately.
powdbyrice
10-22-2010, 10:12 PM
I'd swap the tires based sorely on the fact that they're the oem michelins and they really suck.

Whomever had those wheels must have had and appetite for curbs.

Yes I would replace them ASAP due to damage
Twisted-X
10-23-2010, 09:03 AM
I've seen rodent damage like this before on bicycle tires.
Car tires are more expensive than they used to be, but definitely not worth your life.
heyvortek
10-23-2010, 10:09 AM
nom nom nom nom...wat couldve caused that. replace it asap. shouldnt even think about that
Passenger
10-23-2010, 02:52 PM
nom nom nom nom...wat couldve caused that. replace it asap. shouldnt even think about that

word. sup bruh
Tnhatch03
10-23-2010, 03:44 PM
i think you have at least 3,000 miles left on em.

totally joshin ya!

better replace em.
beechstreet
10-23-2010, 04:17 PM
I'd swap the tires based sorely on the fact that they're the oem michelins and they really suck.
lol I was just about to say the same
Si Death
10-23-2010, 05:08 PM
i bet you'll be fine

until you die tomorrow
ragebomb
10-23-2010, 07:09 PM
Ok so what it sound like I might be hearing is that I should not drive on them. ;)

Seriously tho, thanks guys for the enthusiastic and decisive input. I wasn't sure how dangerous they could be, but everything you guys said makes sense.

Free cookies for all of you when you visit Portland!!
EP3 Dream
10-23-2010, 07:21 PM
i kno you said that you bought it privatly, but he should refund you some of the money if it was somewhat expensive. if i was in that position, id say i got screwed over O.o
ragebomb
10-23-2010, 07:36 PM
i kno you said that you bought it privatly, but he should refund you some of the money if it was somewhat expensive. if i was in that position, id say i got screwed over O.o

Thanks. Yeah I didn't pay very much. Rims and tires were $220 total. And I feel like I should have checked them over more carefully, so I have some responsibility. Lesson learned...