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is siping your tires worth the extra cost?

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Old 04-19-2006, 08:04 PM
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is siping your tires worth the extra cost?
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Old 04-20-2006, 06:06 AM
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Default Even if someone *pays* you to sipe your tires, pass on it!
Aftermarket siping actually hurts wear and performance.
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Default But Gary, my local tire shop, "Bob's Tires" says it's good!
He's been in the tire business for at least 5 months, so he should know his stuff.

Who do I believe!?!

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