Perils of hidden kerbs.

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Perils of hidden kerbs.

Post by audi_driver79 » Sun Jul 21, 2013 6:28 pm

Just had Sunday Lunch and the wife didn't want to do anything so I sggested a ride out. Got 2 miles away then pulled into a passing place to let a car past. Unluckily didn't see the kerb stone and did this

Was about 6mm left on it so unless anyone has an odd Goodyear F1 Assym 2 if they've changed a pair I'll have to change both front or source a partworn :boohoo: bugger.......
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Re: Perils of hidden kerbs.

Post by Vernuk » Sun Jul 21, 2013 6:46 pm

Feel for ya pal, not a cheap ride out
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Re: Perils of hidden kerbs.

Post by audi_driver79 » Sun Jul 21, 2013 7:23 pm

I went the scenic back road instead of the main road as I was heading for the coast. National Parks seem to like placing hidden kerbs all over which get overgrown straight away.
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Post by chunky79 » Sun Jul 21, 2013 8:14 pm

All being well I will have a pair for sale as of Saturday this week. I have a pzero that will get you out the crap if you need it quickly.
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Post by sweegie » Sun Jul 21, 2013 8:42 pm

chunky79 wrote:All being well I will have a pair for sale as of Saturday this week. I have a pzero that will get you out the crap if you need it quickly.
I have one too, if you're looking to make up a pair....
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Re: Perils of hidden kerbs.

Post by Nickyboy » Sun Jul 21, 2013 9:53 pm

I did exactly the same a few weeks ago. Very similar to yours.
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Post by el_ringo » Sun Jul 21, 2013 10:36 pm

I had kept the wheels spotless for five years and then managed to ding two inside of a month.
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Re: Perils of hidden kerbs.

Post by audi_driver79 » Sun Jul 21, 2013 10:41 pm

I really appreciate all the offers but decided to get a partworn F1 with a comparable amount of tread and NO repairs. Should be here on Tuesday. Hopefully they will wear out at the same time and won't affect tracking.

Bloody scenic routes! :roll:
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Re: Perils of hidden kerbs.

Post by Shoppinit » Mon Jul 22, 2013 9:05 am

That's a wounder. :(
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