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MetroMPG · 11-16-2008, 12:27 AM

The challenge, unlike bearing surfaces, is the tire is always getting dirty and bringing grit up to the plastic wear surface. I'll be interested to see after some driving how much wear there is. I'll keep you posted.

11-16-2008, 12:27 AM	#109 (permalink)
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