Larry,
I noticed this on my tires after this weekend's event. There was a "slice"
running from the inner edge to the outer edge of the tire.
I seem to remember something on the national list about this some time ago
and someone said that it was "normal".
jesse
----- Original Message -----
From: <Larrybsp@aol.com>
To: <vettes@asu.edu>
Cc: <ba-autox@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, March 13, 2000 10:03 AM
Subject: Kumho Tires
> from:larrybsp@aol.com (Larry Stark)
>
> I was inspecting my Corvette yesterday when I found one
> of my Kumho 315/35-17 V700 tires had split its tread, from the outer
> edge to near the center and from the inner edge to approximately a
> quarter of the way in. The split goes straight across the tire and
> down to the cord. The tread still had not reached the wear bars.
> Considering how fast I was going on that tire at Buttonwillow the
> prior week I was a little rattled. The belt seems ok. Its just the
> rubber tread. Has anyone had this problem or heard of it before.
> Any input would be appreciated. The Kumho is the best "R" tire
> I've ever used. I'd like to keep using them but with some
> assurance I won't get killed on the track. TIA.
>
>
> Larry
>
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