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Was out with a friend in his A6 for late night supper and on the way home, his front left tyre gave way on PIE. To cut the story short, it was much hassle, time wasted and a costly affair to have to get the car towed and 4 tires replaced (Dunlop SM TT) for $2k at City Tyre at 2am. His 19" BS RE050A was having inner wear at the front to the extent that the rubber was worn down to the carcass and eventually gave way. It could have disintegrated at higher speed, causing much more damage and a danger to all. Had regular rotation been done (car is lowered and has -ve camber), the wear would had been spotted much earlier, preventing such an expensive and dangerous event from occuring. To all vehicle owners, please practise proper care on your tires :- 1) maintain tyre pressure at appropriate level for your vehicle; 2) check your alignment; 3) regular rotation; 4) replace on a timely basis, not wear till botak; 5) ensure spare tyre and tool kit is available in your boot (friend's tool kit was missing though tire available!)

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