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Cutting Sidewalls: What is the meanest tire out there?

Old 08-18-05, 09:01 AM
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Cutting Sidewalls: What is the meanest tire out there?

So far this month I've cut the sidewall on a:

Forte Kevlar 700x23
Conti Gatorskin 700x25
Vredstein Foirzza Whatever SE 700x23

I really though the 25 would help, but it took the worst gash out of them all.

Is there anything else out there?

Thanks.
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Armadillos
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Armadillos
They're crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside.......
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Originally Posted by ggg300
Armadillos
who makes them?
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who makes them?
Specialized. I could be wrong but I believe that the only internet source is Specialized Dealer Direct.
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