> The questions I have:
>
> 1) is this normal wear or could it be possible I damaged the tire some how?
>
I do not think this normal. Yes, it's possible you trashed it. Good
riddance.

> 2) Has anyone else had any similar experience with these types of tires?
>
No, but now you have an excellent excuse to replace that junk with
decent
tires. RE92 does not belong on prelude or any other semi decent car.