Tire whiskers

petegee77

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Nope, never even considered it.
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Okay, okay, “guys” — the whiskers are like mattress tags — removal is a violation of federal law!
 


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Except by the owner. ?
 

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Do you snip all the whiskers off your new tires?
Or are you normal?

Ford Bronco Sport Tire whiskers PXL_20231030_203835704~2
I just leave em alone. Never even thought of it. Seems like a waste of time but then again "different strokes"
 

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The whiskers serve a very important role regarding wheel balance. Removing them will result in severe vibration and tire wear. ?
 
 







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