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Old 04-14-2019, 08:38 PM
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Brand new tire looks like I ran over something and cut it don’t wanna have to spend money on new tire if not nessasary. Any feedback help would be appreciative
 
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Old 04-14-2019, 08:41 PM
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NO! Not ok to ride on.
 
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Old 04-14-2019, 08:49 PM
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Sucks, but I would replace it.
 
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Old 04-14-2019, 09:05 PM
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Did the tire get cut or is that a tread separation? Old is a "new" tire?
 
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Old 04-14-2019, 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by bad tappets
NO! Not ok to ride on.
Originally Posted by kngpn
Sucks, but I would replace it.
I agree with these guys.
 
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Old 04-14-2019, 09:12 PM
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Old 04-14-2019, 09:20 PM
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If it's a new Dunlop i would say it's a defective . Call Dunlop they will replace. If installed by a dealer call Dunlop first and get a replacement number before going to the dealer. Look for other cracks around the tire too. This has been a pretty common problem with the Dunlops.
 
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Old 04-14-2019, 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Sportyspice

Brand new tire looks like I ran over something and cut it don’t wanna have to spend money on new tire if not nessasary. Any feedback help would be appreciative
It's necessary. Replace it.
 
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Old 04-14-2019, 09:31 PM
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Dunlop will replace it... I wouldn’t play around with rubber, all kinds of bad things can happen when a tire lets go.
 
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Old 04-14-2019, 10:26 PM
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.....all kinds of bad things can happen when a tire lets go.
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