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Old 06-12-2008, 01:18 PM
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Kumbo, now there's a name for a tire...The MX was another I was considering
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Old 06-12-2008, 02:07 PM
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Default some say the spt have soft sidewalls - but my i run 18 and the sidewalls hold up pretty well
but yah run on old tires - you only need tread if you drive in the rain
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that's called the sidewall! :-P
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just be really careful if it rains
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Default those look just like slicks..
but with grip on the sidewalls..
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all i see is a redx
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Yeah, tell me about it, the ES100's suck in the rain when new.
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Hmm, I'd be running 17's so sidewall flex would be more noticeable, maybe I'll stay away from SPT's.
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Default Bimbo MXXXs are great
the world wouldn't be the same without them
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