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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