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Old 06-13-11, 03:17 PM
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Default Woot! Go dallas mavs!!!

So the DALLAS MAVERICKS won the game last night and crown the NBA CHAMPS! Super proud of my home team and a big win that they truly deserve!!

BUTTTT for me i had a bitter sweet night

Had fun celebrating the victory at Applebees with friends and afterward drove back to my GF house. Stay for a little then left and saw my car on low tire. Luckily my gf had a portable tire pump. I pumped and left for home. Then suddenly my car decide to die on me without any gas when i was like less then a mile away from the damn gas station!!!





I got my GF to come and bring me a gallon of gas just to get to the gas station and then i was on my way. Then right when i was almost home. I was about 2 exits down. I heard a noise and saw low tires again... I turn off the radio and i realize my tires had pop! I pull over asap because i knew im on stretch tires and didn't want to ruin the wheels.
Got the tire out and everything then some more badluck hits me! A 18 wheels going super fast and blew my car and push my jack over. So i was sitting on frame... I was soo **** because i couldn't do a damnnn thing. I call up a buddy luckily he pick up because it was like 5 AM! While i wait on my buddy 2 civilians came and help but unfortunately none had the jack low enough to get me off the ground LOL. They both just stood there and shook their head and went on LOL. Buddy came and i didnt get into my bed till 6:15 AM!!!!

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245/35/20 HANKOOK V12S on a 10.5 with a -3.5 camber. Last about 20k! RECCOMMEND ON BUYING!! Getting me another set because i love them soo much. The ride is sooo comfy and great grip and pretty long lasting!!
Old 06-13-11, 03:37 PM
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Oh damn, sorry to hear about your car but I was happy too when the Mavs won!
Old 06-13-11, 03:40 PM
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wow that is one hell of a night! luckily though the rims still look ok as does the rest of the car. GL with the fix.
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Damn that sux to hear...

At least your car made it home with you...
Old 06-13-11, 03:45 PM
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I just got Hankooks, good to hear you like them. Be glad you're in once piece!
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Damn sucks that all happened but glad nothing worse happened!

18 Wheelers around here usually slow down and change lanes when passing stranded vehicles or police cars on the side of the road.
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wow sorry to hear. hope you can get a new tire soon. go mavs
Old 06-13-11, 03:58 PM
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sorry to hear that. looks like you need to rotate ur tires more often!
Old 06-13-11, 04:40 PM
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Whoa. That tire looks pretty ripped up! You are definitely lucky it didn't end up any worse. Was there any damage to the rest of your car?
Old 06-13-11, 05:06 PM
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It looks like you're in serious need of an alignment. It's no wonder your tire blew out, that thing is worn down to the cords!!! Do you still have TPMS installed on those wheels? You should probably check your other tires to make sure they're not worn out like this one was.
Old 06-13-11, 05:13 PM
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GO MAVS!!!!! sorry to hear about your car.. glad it didn't turn out worse.. hope you get it fixed soon
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yes!!! go Dallas. Not a Dallas fan but it's the better of the two evils.

Sux about the tire though, maybe you should get TPMS in those.
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i'd be happy if my tires lasted 2 months, nowhere near 20k, hope you get that thing back on the road asap
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u were able to last 20k on the v12 without flipping?? thats madness!
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Lucky you didn't ruin your wheel. Glad that you are ok.


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