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Old 11-04-2020, 12:46 PM   #1
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I even 'crown' the fronts some,running 45 pounds pressure to reduce steering effort
I guess you don't realize that your "Crown" will wear away and flatten the tread. All you are doing is wearing out the center of you tires faster.
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Old 11-04-2020, 03:21 PM   #2
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I guess you don't realize that your "Crown" will wear away and flatten the tread. All you are doing is wearing out the center of you tires faster.
Yup,I sure do...my lord what will become of me when my 50 buck tires wear out over 20,000 miles..I have to sell my model a for "conduct unbecoming a cheapskate'
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