Yeah.........What He said.
fawcett@uism.bu.edu wrote:
> 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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