Oval "Holes" of varying depth on Direzza Z1 SS Center Strip?

vision.dynamix · 01-03-2009, 07:24 PM

Ive noticed on mine and all other Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec, along the center tread strip, there are 4 sets, 3 holes each, varying depth. What are these for?

2nd tire from top, 2 sets are visible, 3rd tire from top, 1 set is visible.

Pretty visible here

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STi-MAN · 01-03-2009, 08:30 PM

i dont know but i just got my tires yesterday and saw those.. maybe something to show how much to shave down the tire?

shipjumper · 01-03-2009, 08:32 PM

thats where they stick the sensors for the gov't to see how fast you drive.

bdi · 01-03-2009, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by shipjumper

thats where they stick the sensors for the gov't to see how fast you drive.

Thats what i heard...from a valid source

fliz · 01-04-2009, 10:44 AM

They look like tread depth holes. Stick something in them, they should be differing depths.

import111 · 01-04-2009, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by fliz

They look like tread depth holes. Stick something in them, they should be differing depths.

Correct. All 3 are different depths. They are to see how much depth you have left.

vision.dynamix · 01-05-2009, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by import111

Correct. All 3 are different depths. They are to see how much depth you have left.

For what purpose, though? Its much easier to measure thread depth in the wide tread voids than those tiny holes.

They are, of varying depths.

Uncle Scotty · 01-05-2009, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by vision.dynamix

For what purpose, though? Its much easier to measure thread depth in the wide tread voids than those tiny holes.

They are, of varying depths.

is it easier to just LOOK at the tire and tell whats left or is it easier to have to actually MEASURE them???

this thread DELIVERS

sniper1rfa · 01-05-2009, 03:38 PM

No, but since those aren't labeled it's easier to measure than it is to find your tire owners manual and look it up.

I like the nokian ones, they have the number of millimeters of tread left stamped in the tire in a similar manner - the largest number showing is the amount of tread you have left.

Uncle Scotty · 01-05-2009, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by sniper1rfa

No, but since those aren't labeled it's easier to measure than it is to find your tire owners manual and look it up.

i guess the Dunlop people have ASSumed that the idiots buying these tires are smart enough to figure it out without using any tire owners manual

OMFG.......this thread DELIVERS

fliz · 01-05-2009, 04:07 PM

I'm with Scotty.

3 holes = more than 3/4 tread
2 holes = more than 1/2 tread
1 hole = more than 1/4 tread
0 holes = buy new tires.

Uncle Scotty · 01-05-2009, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by fliz

I'm with Scotty.

3 holes = more than 3/4 tread
2 holes = more than 1/2 tread
1 hole = more than 1/4 tread
0 holes = buy new tires.

the clarity of thought(or lack of stupidity, whichever you want to call it) here is JUST PERFECT

BRILLIANT - BRILLIANT

WHO woulda THOUGHT.....I mean REALLY?!!??!?!?!?!?!

01-03-2009, 07:24 PM	#1
vision.dynamix NASIOC Supporter Member#: 139955 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: #BostonStrong Vehicle: # OneBoston	Oval "Holes" of varying depth on Direzza Z1 SS Center Strip? Ive noticed on mine and all other Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec, along the center tread strip, there are 4 sets, 3 holes each, varying depth. What are these for? 2nd tire from top, 2 sets are visible, 3rd tire from top, 1 set is visible. Pretty visible here * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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01-03-2009, 08:30 PM	#2
STi-MAN Scooby Guru Member#: 70252 Join Date: Sep 2004 Vehicle: 05 STI blue	i dont know but i just got my tires yesterday and saw those.. maybe something to show how much to shave down the tire?

01-03-2009, 08:32 PM	#3
shipjumper Scooby Specialist Member#: 6307 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: defrosted FINALLY, VT Vehicle: what I has no car... am carless	thats where they stick the sensors for the gov't to see how fast you drive.

01-04-2009, 10:44 AM	#5
fliz Scooby Guru Member#: 30342 Join Date: Nov 2002	They look like tread depth holes. Stick something in them, they should be differing depths.

01-05-2009, 03:38 PM	#9
sniper1rfa Scooby Specialist Member#: 141040 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Designing things Vehicle: 07 2.5i wagon UGM	No, but since those aren't labeled it's easier to measure than it is to find your tire owners manual and look it up. I like the nokian ones, they have the number of millimeters of tread left stamped in the tire in a similar manner - the largest number showing is the amount of tread you have left.

01-05-2009, 04:07 PM	#11
fliz Scooby Guru Member#: 30342 Join Date: Nov 2002	I'm with Scotty. 3 holes = more than 3/4 tread 2 holes = more than 1/2 tread 1 hole = more than 1/4 tread 0 holes = buy new tires.