RE: dont call me asshole-reply to Arg12@aol about tire repa

From: fawcett@uism.bu.edu
Date: Mon Sep 07 1998 - 17:19:40 EDT


     Whoooaaaahhh Patrick!
     
     Man, I sympathize and understand your anger but don't get too pissed
     off... The dude that wrote the "asshole" remark is either a newbee or
     a "Tony/Amanda" clone!! My hope is that we are talking newbee and
     he/she will realize this is a great forum that doesn't need the name
     calling BS!
     
     Don't get me wrong, the remark was waaaayyy out of line and the
     sentiment of the list reflected that... Hopefully they learned their
     lesson and you will keep your great posts coming!!!
     
     Just my $.02
     
     T.
     Boston
     
     <<I seem to remember a person named Tony that ended up leaving the
     list because of the verbal abuse he gave other members. I write to
     this list to provide technical expertise, not to be called an asshole.
      If you have a problem with what I write, that is your right. But
     either e-mail me personally, or send an e-mail to the list that states
     your opinion and why you question what I have said. I am not above
     making mistakes or admitting that I might be wrong about something,
     and if someone questions what I have said and find out that I am
     wrong, then I'll gladly say so. But to be called an asshole is
     inappropriate conduct on this list, and putting down another member
     has not been considered acceptable. If anyone else agrees with this
     (or disagrees) please speak up.
       Now, yes, there are radial tubes. They are designed for tires that
     are of radial construction that are designed to have tubes installed.
     Tractor trailers have tube-type, radial tires (radial does not mean
     the steel belts, it means the ply of the tire is constructed in
     relation to the radius of the tire) that have tubes installed. Racing
     tires can be tube-type radials, some dirt-track, oval-track, and
     speedway tires are designed like this. Then newest version of Nascar
     tires has a separate inflatable inner liner inside the tire in case
     the tire goes flat and shreds, the driver may be able to keep the car
     from wrecking as he drives on that inner liner.
       If anyone can get Goodyear, Firestone, Bridgestone, Michelin, or any
     other tire manufacturer or engineer that works for them to give you an
     official written statement saying that is is ok to install a tube.
       Finally, i quote for the Firestone Tire Maintenance Warranty and
     Safety Manual #k160, page 6, under the heading "Tire Repairs"-
      -Never repair a tire with a puncture or other damage outside the
     tread area. Such tires cannot be properly repaired and must be
     replaced.
      -Never use a tube as a substitute for a proper repair.
     I base my statements on manufacturers test and recommendations, and
     more than 10 years experience in the field of tires, not because I
     feel like being called an "asshole." And if one persons listens to
     what I wrote and had their tire replaced, I may have helped that
     person avoid unknowned problems in the future, and that is worth my
     speaking
     up.
       Mark, thanks for your remarks substantiating what I wrote.
     
     Patrick>>



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