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Old 02-14-2017, 03:52 PM   #55
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Originally Posted by samman11 View Post
In regards to that crash, I believe I read that the tires were to blame. Not that the tires were bald, but as they aged, (over 6 years or so) they did not have the gripping power that they once had. I believe that car was bought from a collector who rarely used it, hence the tires being unworn. However, age does set in, the tires don't grip, and this is what I believe I read contributed to the crash of Walker and Rodas.
Well the tires and going roughly 110+ MPH on a public road...that also had just a bit to do with it.
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