I took a look at one of my M/T's and noticed a crack in the sidewall. It's only on one side and isn't that deep; it's more cosmetic than anything. With that said, anyone think this is SERIOUS? Take a look at the pics and tell me what you think.
2007 Satin Silver Mustang
4,009 cc 4 liters V6 engine with 100.4 mm bore,84.4 mm stroke,9.7 compression ratio,overhead cam,Multi-point injection system,157 kW,210 HP SAE @ 5,300 rpm;240 ft lb,325 Nm @ 3,500 rpm,Immobilizer,Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, beam suspension rigid with coil springs In other words, All Stock
These aren't mounted yet. They will be used at the track in a couple of weeks though. I looked at the auction I won them on again and the guy said they were ok. I'm just looking for more of a 2nd opinion with this post.
you couldnt blame us you would have to blame yourself for trusting us not all of us are mechanics
hell im not
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2007 Satin Silver Mustang
4,009 cc 4 liters V6 engine with 100.4 mm bore,84.4 mm stroke,9.7 compression ratio,overhead cam,Multi-point injection system,157 kW,210 HP SAE @ 5,300 rpm;240 ft lb,325 Nm @ 3,500 rpm,Immobilizer,Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, beam suspension rigid with coil springs In other words, All Stock
don't look too bad but after you mount them the pressure and weight of the car might be a different story.
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2006 GT black (AUTO)IUP Saleen supercharger:Saleen Super Shaker 3.2 pulley: GT500 fuel pump: Roush tensioner:XCAL2 :JBA Long tube headers:JBA O/R H-pipe:JBA axle back exhaust:YNOMAX Resonaters:Strange3:90 gears:TCI 3000:BMR upper and lower control arms with relocation brackets:Power house drive shaft:cervini ducktail wing: cervini side scoops
Cracks in the side walls on regular tires is bad enough but on slicks its serious. The side wall is in slicks is a lot thinner. I wouldn't use them. Joel did you buy them used? If that blows out at the track, you could lose control of your car. Is it worth it for a used tire?
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07 REDFIRE GT 5 SPEED 3.55 gears
C&L Racer CAI XCAL2/Seq signals/GTAs/Steeda UDP/CHE K Member Brace W/Torq Links/J&M LCA/Spider DS/PRO.50 Shifter Hurst handle & "T"/Meziere EO2/ARH LT catted H /Prothane MM/Delet Plates/SLP BOSS 429 Scoop/Accel COP/PowerSlot/Hawk Pads/Tokico D-Spec/CHE Panhard Bar Brace/Steeda Adj. Panhard Bar/BMR F/R Sway Bars/Cervini ducktail spoiler/BMR UCA Mount/CHE UCA/GT\CS Rear Cover/AMChrome Bullets 18x9/10s/Nitto 255/45&295/45
Tillman Dyno Tune 307HP/322TQ
I would not use those for one second. Sidewall is the worst place to have tire damage especially on a drag tire. As travelers mentioned, the sidewalls of drag tires flex much more than normal road tires.
It could be just a cosmetic issue but are you really going to bet your car and life on that premise? Bite the bullet and toss them.
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2005 Mustang GT with 04 Cobra iron block, 300 ci, Kenne Bell 2.6l twin screw, P&P S3 Heads, SS valves, Comp S3 cams, Currie 9+ 9" rear end and DS (coming soon), Hurst shifter, BMR K-member, A-arms, LCAs & UCA, JBA long tubes & mid-pipe, Accel COPs, GT500 fuel pumps, much more... 659 RWHP, 598 Tq @ 12 psi & 5800 RPM
They were used, but maybe once or twice at best. They have excellent tread. The other tire is fine and the other side of this one is ok as well. Given my luck with mods, I figured ordering a new one would probably be my best option.
They were used, but maybe once or twice at best. They have excellent tread. The other tire is fine and the other side of this one is ok as well. Given my luck with mods, I figured ordering a new one would probably be my best option.
You have chosen wisely.
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2005 Mustang GT with 04 Cobra iron block, 300 ci, Kenne Bell 2.6l twin screw, P&P S3 Heads, SS valves, Comp S3 cams, Currie 9+ 9" rear end and DS (coming soon), Hurst shifter, BMR K-member, A-arms, LCAs & UCA, JBA long tubes & mid-pipe, Accel COPs, GT500 fuel pumps, much more... 659 RWHP, 598 Tq @ 12 psi & 5800 RPM
Crack in the sidewall of my ET Street 
YNOMAX Resonaters:Strange3:90 gears:TCI 3000:BMR upper and lower control arms with relocation brackets:Power house drive shaft:cervini ducktail wing: cervini side scoops
