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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 04:01 PM
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Have had some vibration issues for a while and last few times I took extended drives it got worse the longer I drove it. Was changing e-ways and heard some slapping the it went away as I got on the new e-way but it came back so I pulled over immediately. Got out to hear air escaping and saw the above. Tire was on the right rear but changed it to the front for the tow home. Of course no spare and no AAA. Tow was only $65 since I was about 3 miles from home. Tires have been on since I bought it 9 years ago and still have tread life left but age must have gotten to em. So check you old tires for any imperfections. Getting 4 new ones and some kinda spare along with a AAA membership.

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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 04:30 PM
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Yup. 9 years is too old for a tire regardless of wear.
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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 05:57 PM
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Didn't really dawn on me that I have had it 9 years already until this, def should have changed them out a few years ago.

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I am guessing mine are getting up there in age too. I guess I should start thinking about getting new tires too. I think I should wait until the new LS drops and I can burn them off.
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