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Dirtdog · 03-27-2015, 05:55 PM

So I go to take Lucy out for a cruze since its been a couple weeks, and she has a flat front tire. Now my Nitto Invos have kinda been peeling on the edge for a while, only one of the four is doing it. The tires have no more than 5000 miles on them. Now it looks as if the peeling has progressed to splitting.
I pumped the tire back up and its been 24 hours and its holding air. Worried about it blowing out, so I guess she is stuck in the garage.

Anyone else have tires do this? Guess I'll be ordering a new tire. Luckily she isnt my daily driver so its not a huge deal.

Avalnch · 03-27-2015, 06:07 PM

Those look an awful lot like cuts from the rim sitting on your flat tire (versus tread separation or some other type of tire defect).

Time for a new tire.

JDP Sales · 03-27-2015, 06:27 PM

Looks to me like you're catching the tire on the fender. The tire is not ruined (from what I can see) but you will likely need a good fender rolling.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

SS PANTHER · 03-27-2015, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JDP Tyler

Looks to me like you're catching the tire on the fender. The tire is not ruined (from what I can see) but you will likely need a good fender rolling.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

This. I had Invos in 275-40-20's all around and I am lowered 1". When I went to Autocross the car back in October the left front tire was peeling just likes yours from catching the inner lip. Nittos in that size have a lot of flex in the sidewall, handle poorly and squeal a lot. Ask Tyler, he drove my car at that event. I have since switched to PSS's in 285-35-20's and so far better handling and no squealing. I will be testing them out at Fontana this weekend. I wish you were coming Tyler, maybe you would take 1st this time.

Dirtdog · 03-27-2015, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Avalnch

Those look an awful lot like cuts from the rim sitting on your flat tire (versus tread separation or some other type of tire defect).

Time for a new tire.

The cuts were all there before the flat.

Hitting the fender, I guess its possible since I am lowered but Ive never heard anything and its only one side.

Thanks for the replies. The tire is still slowly leaking, dropped 10psi since yesterday. Ordering a new tire now so Im not without her long.

VR Baron · 03-28-2015, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SS PANTHER

This. I had Invos in 275-40-20's all around and I am lowered 1". When I went to Autocross the car back in October the left front tire was peeling just likes yours from catching the inner lip. Nittos in that size have a lot of flex in the sidewall, handle poorly and squeal a lot. Ask Tyler, he drove my car at that event. I have since switched to PSS's in 285-35-20's and so far better handling and no squealing. I will be testing them out at Fontana this weekend. I wish you were coming Tyler, maybe you would take 1st this time.

Same here

JDP Sales · 03-30-2015, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS PANTHER

This. I had Invos in 275-40-20's all around and I am lowered 1". When I went to Autocross the car back in October the left front tire was peeling just likes yours from catching the inner lip. Nittos in that size have a lot of flex in the sidewall, handle poorly and squeal a lot. Ask Tyler, he drove my car at that event. I have since switched to PSS's in 285-35-20's and so far better handling and no squealing. I will be testing them out at Fontana this weekend. I wish you were coming Tyler, maybe you would take 1st this time.

I wish I could have made it too, bud. Last time was a blast!! Sounds like the Corvettes cleaned up again though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dirtdog

The cuts were all there before the flat.

Hitting the fender, I guess its possible since I am lowered but Ive never heard anything and its only one side.

Thanks for the replies. The tire is still slowly leaking, dropped 10psi since yesterday. Ordering a new tire now so Im not without her long.

I'd be willing to bet on the cuts being from contact with the fender. Be sure to check that out before installing the new tire or it may end up in the same condition.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

SS PANTHER · 03-30-2015, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JDP Tyler

I wish I could have made it too, bud. Last time was a blast!! Sounds like the Corvettes cleaned up again though.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

I really improved this time. With the advice I received from you last time and the time Rob Byrd took with me at break, I made some big improvements. I definitely have to credit the PSS's as a noticeable improvement over the Nitto's. Maybe you can make it to the June event.

JDP Sales · 03-30-2015, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SS PANTHER

I really improved this time. With the advice I received from you last time and time Rob Byrd took with me at break I made some big improvements. I will definitely credit the PSS's as a noticeable improvement over the Nitto's. Maybe you can make it to the June event.

That's great to hear! Keep attending events and you'll see that progress steadily grow each time you go out!

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

03-27-2015, 05:55 PM	#1
Dirtdog Pro Hide n Seek Player Drives: 2010 SS LS3/LSA 620whp/630tq Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 921 View My Garage	Nitto Invos splitting at edge So I go to take Lucy out for a cruze since its been a couple weeks, and she has a flat front tire. Now my Nitto Invos have kinda been peeling on the edge for a while, only one of the four is doing it. The tires have no more than 5000 miles on them. Now it looks as if the peeling has progressed to splitting. I pumped the tire back up and its been 24 hours and its holding air. Worried about it blowing out, so I guess she is stuck in the garage. Anyone else have tires do this? Guess I'll be ordering a new tire. Luckily she isnt my daily driver so its not a huge deal. __________________ 620whp/630wtq. ADM LSA Conversion, E85, PFADT Tri-Y Headers into Borla S, PFADT Swaybars, Springs, Links, 20x10 20x11 Forgestar F14s, Lots of AAC Last edited by Dirtdog; 03-30-2015 at 01:25 AM.

03-27-2015, 06:07 PM	#2
Avalnch Drives: Rally Yellow Camaro+Avalanche Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,110	Those look an awful lot like cuts from the rim sitting on your flat tire (versus tread separation or some other type of tire defect). Time for a new tire. __________________ Vengeance Kaotik Cam, C.A.I., ARH LT, Pypes Cat Back, ZL1 Shifter+2012LS3VERT bushing, Quantum Brake Ducts, JDP Tow Hook Scorch Yellow Trim Kit, Shark Fin, AAC DRLs+ABLs+SMDs, ZTA Rear Spoiler, R.Y. 1LE Splitter. Pfadt coilovers, camber plates, trailing arms, Pegasus Solid Subframe. Pedders ZL1 barz, radius arm & steering rack bushings. BMR adjustable toe-rods. Hotchkis Max Chassis Brace. ZL1 GMPP Driveline Upgrade. TurnOne P/S pump. CTS-V 6 pistons. 447 HP @ 6180 RPM / 418 TQ @ 5100 RPM

03-27-2015, 06:27 PM	#3
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	Looks to me like you're catching the tire on the fender. The tire is not ruined (from what I can see) but you will likely need a good fender rolling. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007