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Bettye McKee 4 years ago

Looks like he painted a bald tire trying to fool someone, possibly a potential buyer.

8points

Seabeast 4 years ago

Patent leather tires for driving to formal occasions.

3points

Purr·maid 4 years ago

And bald. Kinda like some men's heads.

1point

Zophra 4 years ago

It's so ... a death trap.

1point

Viv Hart 3 years ago

It's illegal !

0points

kjorn 4 years ago

my hot wheels cars tires are in better shape

5points

Steve Barnett 4 years ago

Perfectly fine, if you're an F1 driver in dry conditions.

4points

Jackson Allinder 4 years ago

I AM NOT UPVOTING. THE REASON IS BECAUSE IT IS CURRENTLY AT 69. Nice.

2points

BoredPanda is awesome 4 years ago

Looks cool

2points

7 Second Ninja 4 years ago

Slicks...?

2points

wandile dludlu 4 years ago

These are the soft compounds for F1

2points

Andrew Gibb 4 years ago

even racing cars have grooves in them

2points

Marek Yanchurak 4 years ago

Not usually. Well, depending on the format.

0points

Stephanie Did It 4 years ago

We used to call those "maypops"

2points

LegendYak 4 years ago

How did this even happen?!

1point

David Gripon 4 years ago

Do they do a lot if driving on ice or something?

1point

Kat Hoth 4 years ago

Maypops!

1point

Bacony Cakes 4 years ago

F1?

1point

Obi Wang Kenobi 4 years ago

WHoaa

1point

Shull GaRett 4 years ago

I have a frend who might say "the rubber is not cracked it looks fine" xD

1point

Id row 4 years ago

Was this guy Armor All'ing his bald tire?

1point

Chris Miller 4 years ago

Did they Armorall the tread?

1point

FunFactBot 4 years ago

Fun fact, rubber tires were made of dandelions and other plant’s liquid called latex! (Beep boop, I am pretending to be a bot, for more information, read my bio!)

1point

XxInstantKarmaxX 4 years ago

"Don't be afraid, go for a drive! .... :)"

1point

Soro Doeth 4 years ago

I think i can see my reflection.

1point

Soap 4 years ago

Is it covered in oil or what?

1point

Jimbo Starjammer 4 years ago

Ooh shiney!!

1point

mocaboca 4 years ago

bold enough to bald!

1point

Val Casandroiu 3 years ago

The good news is, the alignment is according to specs.

0points

Mare Freed 3 years ago

This makes me thing there should be a demolition derby on ice.

0points

Johanne Trudeau 3 years ago

WOW!!! I've never seen a tire that bald!!!! Smooth as a baby's butt...

0points

M Kate McCulloch 3 years ago

They look almost like racing slicks...

0points

Marilyn Slater 3 years ago

Slicks!

0points

Donald Holder 3 years ago

Now that's what I call a bald tire!

0points

Steve Cruz 3 years ago

There are slick tires similar to this that are used for "drifting."

0points

P.A.B. 3 years ago

RAVEN, tires should have tread on them; when tires are shiny like that, there’s is no traction for them to grip the road. Imagine driving on tires like that on a wet street 😳. Google what a safe tire looks like and you will understand.

0points

Terry Jensen 3 years ago

use to call them 'cheater' slicks!!!!! LOL

0points

Wendy Lam 3 years ago

The treads on this tire is worn to the point no grip!

0points

Masaya Ichikawa 3 years ago

May be good for drifting.

0points

Marty BlackEagle-Carl 3 years ago

baldest tire i've ever seen

0points

Susan Williams 3 years ago

Race car?

0points

Steven Meyer 3 years ago

You could skate on that

0points

Loraine MacGinness 3 years ago

How did this avoid the authorities???

0points

MARCO SOLIS 4 years ago

how?

0points

Oskar vanZandt 4 years ago

Who needs treads? Treads are for suckers... :D

0points

Downunderdude 4 years ago

Nice even tread wear, though. Alignment looks ok.

0points

M Dream 4 years ago

ready for f1

0points

Kitsune Fox Girl 4 years ago

Bald tire

0points

Edgar Rops 4 years ago

Let me guess. It is from the delivery truck?

0points

BonusSatis told Bored Panda that most tire shops are a rough and tumble environment. "When you are getting yelled at, that means they love you. So when you are not getting yelled at or corrected, that means that no one likes you and does not want to help," he explained the industry culture.

When it comes to people's perception of their metal horse's shoes, BonusSatis said a common misunderstanding is that not all tires are made equal. "People ask about a Walmart tire that is $80 and want to know why the tires we sell [at Costco] are so much more. You get what you pay for in a car tire."

There can be many differences between cheap and expensive tires, including durability, handling, braking distance, comfort, and noise."

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Straight up, the person asked if it was flat

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152points

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Brett 4 years ago

Sir your brain is flat if you think this is not flat

4points

If people are learning about tires and want to know more, they should not go to a dealership," BonusSatis said. "Those places will pump up the price every time. Instead, bring the car by two different shops and have the tire mechanic explain what they see about the tire, [and don't be afraid] to ask for details."

According to BonusSatis, car owners should check (or have someone do it for them) tire pressure at least about every 2-3 months. "You can save yourself a lot of trouble by having your pressure set correctly. The tire mechanic should be doing a visual inspection during the air check and can spot any incorrect wear or problem areas."

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146points

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BoredPanda is awesome 4 years ago

What? How did that happen?

7points

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justagirl 4 years ago

You had one job...

72points

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Almost a million miles

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Cip IESAN 4 years ago

I hope it's a Ford T...

20points

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110points

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Grim Reaper 4 years ago

sorry if this is a stupid question....I'm still a learner driver so I dont quite understand what happened to the tire >< can someone please explain what happened?

73points

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A run flat tire that was used way too long. The alignment was also out which is why the edge is so worn down

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105points

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BoredPanda is awesome 4 years ago

yikes

24points

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Bettye McKee 4 years ago

Over-inflated?

35points

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Brett 4 years ago

You’re screwed

11points

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86points

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BoredPanda is awesome 4 years ago

wow

2points

#11

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This is where the wheel weight goes -> This is NOT where the wheel weight goes

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85points

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D. Pitbull 4 years ago

Wow. I know sweet f** all about cars and tires... and even I can tell "You probably don't put metal object thingie in the middle of the inflatable surface"

30points

#12

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It was worn down to the very last belt package and went flat

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84points

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Sanne H. 4 years ago

Unbelievable that people still dare to drive with these tires

41points

#13

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81points

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Bettye McKee 4 years ago

That looks deliberate.

47points

#14

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Broken belt package on the side wall caused the bubbles

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77points

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BoredPanda is awesome 4 years ago

must have been a bumpy ride

11points

#15

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75points

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Brett 4 years ago

Naw that’s meant to be there right?!

17points

#16

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The lady said her tire looked odd...

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69points

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Sanne H. 4 years ago

How could this happen? I don’t understand?

20points

#17

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The rim was not correctly attached and was rattling while he was driving it

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68points

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DeAnne Smith 4 years ago

Forced into stripping. Shame.

2points

#18

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Blister on tire side wall after an impact

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64points

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Elsker 4 years ago

must've been one hell of an impact?!

12points

#19

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62points

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Big Yetti 4 years ago

Fixed

32points

#20

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The car hit a deer, there was still hair on it

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60points

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Stephanie Did It 4 years ago

See the tiny little man climbing on the wheel?

115points

#21

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Steel belt seperated causing the tire to tear open

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60points

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BoredPanda is awesome 4 years ago

uh oh

7points

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Kristin Ingersoll 4 years ago

Feel Good Story - Pay it forward... Two years ago, I was in a very bad place financially. Of course, that's when someone decided to slash all four of my tires. I had the car towed to a Discount Tires. I'd heard their customer service was top notch and I really needed someone to NOT take advantage of my relative ignorance about tires. I was in a fragile state. I got there and talked to a nice guy who, while symathetic, could only do so much. We decided on four, unmatched, used tires. But honestly, it was too much money for me. I got a little weepy, but kept it quiet. Eventually I smiled and muttered something about being glad I like PB&J because that's what I was going to live on for awhile. And I sat down to wait. (to be continued in comments... who knew there was a limit? LOL!)

12points

Kristin Ingersoll 4 years ago

About an hour later, they called my name and I went to pay the bill and go home. The same young man was absolutely BEAMING when I walked up to the register. And my initial reaction (interally) was totally grumpy. How can he be so happy when I feel so wretched? I took out my debit card to pay and he said, "There's no charge. Someone overheard our conversation and not only did he pay your bill, he paid for four matching, brand-new, high quality tires. He said he's been down, and had someone kick him (like the tire slasher) and someone did something kind for him that turned things around. He hoped he did the same for me." I absolutely shrieked, and asked where he was. The store guy told me he had sworn not to tell me until the man had left the store. He didn't want credit. He didn't want a thank you. He just wanted to help. It's been two years and I still cry about this moment. It was life altering, to be sure. The money helped. Yes. But the sheer generosity and goodness of a total

13points

El Dee 4 years ago

Are there no laws on car safety in the US?

7points

WilvanderHeijden 4 years ago

There are, but they vary from state to state. A car that's fully road legal in one state could be sent to a scrapyard in the next state. Because every state has it's own regulations there are a lot of differences when it comes to road safety or even how polluting a car can be. Just read https://www.motorbiscuit.com/a-surprising-number-of-u-s-states-dont-require-vehicle-inspections/ and you'll understand how the American system works.

6points

Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

Tires are date stamped. They age whether or not they're being used. Always look at the year of the tires that are being sold to you, and ask for the current year!

5points

Stannous Flouride 4 years ago

The resiliency of modern tire designs is pretty amazing. Before corded tires they were just an inner tube and thin, primitive rubber. The cars of the day came with tire patch kits and a trip over 100km might involve 2 or 3 stops for repair. Now, with tubeless steel & composite radial tires they can take a puncture and go at least that far without completely failing.

4points

Seabeast 4 years ago

I was walking through the parking lot at Canadian Tire one day when I spotted a new-ish sporty car with two flat tires on the passenger side... then I kept walking and realized all four were flat. I'd love to know the story behind that.

1point

Bored.Paige 4 years ago

My dad once got part of a railroad track stuck in his trucks tire. Pretty bizarre.

1point

Zoe Murphy 4 years ago

If I were them I would reTire. :)

1point

Bron 3 years ago

This year, I've had to repair one tyre due to a roofing screw, then the same tyre was replaced because my then learner driver turned a corner too early and ran along the kerb. We didn't realise at the time (it felt fine to drive), she had sliced a bit off the tyre and you could see the tread. Not that old a tyre.

0points

Monika Soffronow 4 years ago (edited)

I bought my very first car from a friend who was moving abroad for the exact amount of money I happened to have in my wallet. It was an old SAAB with a lot of kilometers on it, and the first thing I did was to change the tires. New ones were out of the question but reasonably good used ones were put on in the tire shop. When the semester ended about a month later, I packed the car full and driving to my parents, I had a flat tire going 110 km an hour on the motorway but managed to stop safely, found the lug wrench, and tried to loosen the lug nuts. Impossible. I kicked as hard as I could but it did not budge. A police car stopped after a few minutes to give me a ticket for stopping on the motorway ... but when they realized that the reason was a flat tire, one of them looked me over and with a sarcastic sneer he said "Yeah, you haven't changed a tire in your life, of course." With my most innocent-stupid-girl-smile all I could say was "No. Please, can you help me?" (continued below)

0points

Monika Soffronow 4 years ago (edited)

Now, I was pretty strong but I was skinny and did not look it. The policeman had to work hard to loosen the lug nuts. He was sweating heavily and swearing under his breath over the blasted idiot who put the tire on. I was delighted, it was really very satisfying! He kind of walked himself into a trap by being so sexist, and he couldn't very well get out of it either, for the same reason. By the way, there was a screw lodged in the tire and I had it fixed in the next town.

0points

Soap 4 years ago

Oh, wow. How do people drive with tires like these??

0points

Aragorn II Elessar 4 years ago

Very poorly

4points

Mike Crow 4 years ago

My sister can drive but knows next to nothing about the technical side of cars. One day she took her car to the mechanic and they asked her what the odometer said, and she shrugged her shoulders and said “I don’t know, I think it has a 3 in it.”

0points

Si 4 years ago (edited)

What’s an odometer and why should people need to know

2points

2WheelTravlr 4 years ago

To be fair, some modern cars have selectable displays where certain options hide the odo. My Acura has that so when I need to look at mileage I have to scroll through the selector to find it.

1point

Charlotte A. 4 years ago

sounds like me :)

0points

Banjo Peppers 4 years ago

Glad to see other people having unfortunate tire+object collisions. My mom ran over scissors once. Lots of odd nails. Somehow our tired got a screw in it while parked at Disney World.

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Kristin Ingersoll 4 years ago

12points

Kristin Ingersoll 4 years ago

13points

El Dee 4 years ago

Are there no laws on car safety in the US?

7points

WilvanderHeijden 4 years ago

6points

Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

Tires are date stamped. They age whether or not they're being used. Always look at the year of the tires that are being sold to you, and ask for the current year!

5points

Stannous Flouride 4 years ago

4points

Seabeast 4 years ago

1point

Bored.Paige 4 years ago

My dad once got part of a railroad track stuck in his trucks tire. Pretty bizarre.

1point

Zoe Murphy 4 years ago

If I were them I would reTire. :)

1point

Bron 3 years ago

0points

Monika Soffronow 4 years ago (edited)

0points

Monika Soffronow 4 years ago (edited)

0points

Soap 4 years ago

Oh, wow. How do people drive with tires like these??

0points

Aragorn II Elessar 4 years ago

Very poorly

4points

Mike Crow 4 years ago

0points

Si 4 years ago (edited)

What’s an odometer and why should people need to know

2points