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Dunlop tire failures at NorthWest 200

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    Dunlop tire failures at NorthWest 200


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    Re: Dunlop tire failures at NorthWest 200

    That's terrifying. The clip of it popping, sheesh.

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    Re: Dunlop tire failures at NorthWest 200

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    That's terrifying. The clip of it popping, sheesh.
    It looks like the carcass held air even though the rubber separated and flew everywhere. Those Dunlop's (the riders) are made of stern stuff.

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    Re: Dunlop tire failures at NorthWest 200

    not new. saw this in Daytona back in 08/09

    scary as F!!!

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    Re: Dunlop tire failures at NorthWest 200

    I remember that daytona race. Warmer than expected. Stoppage to change tires and winning Ducati got an engine change as well.

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