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Old 01-31-2003, 06:32 PM
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Default WTF?!!? I think Tirerack sold me a used - "new" tire...

I just took delivery of one tire today for my mothers BMW 528. The tire is a Dunlop 2000E (OEM for the sport package). I first noticed that the shoulder contact blocks seems worn down a little, then I noticed that the little numbs that come with new tires were all missing? Is this the way Dunlop does it, or is something going on? It is very subtle... almost looks like a "refurbished" tire. Anyone have this ever happen to them? This is BS if so.
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Default did you call and ask them yet? maybe they heat cycled it for race readiness :)

no but really i would call them and ask if it is a standard thing. that does not sound normal at all. I know when i gto my new tires there we no lil nubs either....but the worn blocks are sketchy for sure........i say first step call them, second step take the tire to a local dealer and see if they have any you can compare it to.

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Default That's what my mom said too! She was pumped ;)

I dunno, they seem worn to me. I need to talk to someone on the board who has bought this same tire b4...
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holy ****, your mom knows what heat cycling is? wow man, thats great genes, just great lol
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Default did it have a sticker on it?..I have bought 3 sets of tires off of them and every tire had the

sticker on...
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i dont think dunlops have the nubs.
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Default They'd be stamped "Heat Cycled by Tire Rack" in white lettering if they were

At least my Kuhmo V700s were...
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Default Re: i dont think dunlops have the nubs.

Dunlops do have the nubs. I would assume the tires was tested or test-fitted and used on another car if it did not look new.
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