Re: Tire (Alan) Sipe

From: Bob Nichols (bnich@bellatlantic.net)
Date: Mon Mar 15 1999 - 08:45:00 EST


Alan, Siping? What is it? Bob

Asautt@aol.com wrote:

> I have a 99 SLT+ CC 4X4. Got the tires siped about three weeks ago. I noticed
> immediate improvement, but thought I would ride them for a while before
> posting about it. Still think it is very worth while. Before the sipe job the
> the tires would break loose very easy. The Dak also seemed to wander, almost
> like a slight case of bump steer. Now wet weather traction is super, rides
> quieter, corners like it is in a groove, and no wandering at all. My mpg is up
> about 1.5, but that could be because of having a few thousand miles on it. All
> in all, I highly recommend tire sipeing. I think it cost me $8.50 per tire.
> The OTHER Alan S from WA



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