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Pics of my original Dunlop tires after only 19k miles....................

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Pics of my original Dunlop tires after only 19k miles....................

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Jun 4, 2006 | 02:28 PM

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Pics of my original Dunlop tires after only 19k miles....................

Sorry for the quick out of focus pics, but you get the idea:
Separation all along the inside front tire, you could see the belt at the edge:

<img src="http://images17.fotki.com/v4/photos/6/645139/2489087/tire001-vi.jpg">

Same tire:

<img src="http://images17.fotki.com/v312/photos/6/645139/2489087/tire002-vi.jpg">

Rear tire developed bubbles all the way around about 2 inches apart and severe wear between them:

<img src="http://images17.fotki.com/v319/photos/6/645139/2489087/tire003-vi.jpg">

Been through a lot of tires in my years and never had this happen. Replaced them with the Falken Ziex ZE 512, much better ride and no more noise.

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Jun 4, 2006 | 02:40 PM

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I have a set of the Falken Ziex ZE 512 on order and I'm very glad to hear that you like them

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Jun 4, 2006 | 02:42 PM

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Well, I just had them put on today, but they are certainly better than the ......

worn out Dunlops I had.

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Jun 4, 2006 | 02:42 PM

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Good choice on the Falkens - IMO

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Jun 4, 2006 | 02:56 PM

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Thanks, I was a little worried but searching all of AudiWorld, seemed to be good comments.

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Jun 4, 2006 | 03:18 PM

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Is that what happens when you exceed the speed rating on the tire? ; )

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Jun 4, 2006 | 03:33 PM

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LOL..............not unless the speed rating was below 100 mph.................

never drive hard or tracked the car, just normal old folk drivin, with a few sprints here and there.

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Jun 4, 2006 | 03:39 PM

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I have had 3 types so far ......

I started with the Azenis ST-115, and then while I had those (and liked them) I purchased the Falken Sport which is what they now call the RT-615, and now I also have the GRB-451 which I really like - great company IMO.

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Jun 4, 2006 | 04:03 PM

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Good to hear, thanks for the input. BTW are you going to TTeast?.......

love to see the UNeekTT in person.

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Jun 4, 2006 | 04:04 PM

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The tires for the wife's A4 arrive tomorrow.

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