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Old 01-25-2012, 07:49 PM
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Ok, just had the Michelins installed (Discount Tires) and I do like the way they look. But, I have one question though. As you see there is this bit of lip of the tire over the very edge of my wheels...Is this right/Ok?


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Fronts: 245/45 R17
Rears: 275/40 R18





Old 01-25-2012, 07:51 PM
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That protects your wheels if you curb one. My Toyo T1Rs have them too. Perfectly normal.
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Cool, that's what I needed to hear. Many Thanks!
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That lip can save you some damage.
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Yep yep
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Curb saver
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on a funny note, it took me five freaking minutes to find the stupid lug lock key. I must have read that sentence in the manual at least 20 times. The kids at Discount Tire were looking at me with weird expression on their face.
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on a funny note, it took me five freaking minutes to find the stupid lug lock key. I must have read that sentence in the manual at least 20 times. The kids at Discount Tire were looking at me with weird expression on their face.
Why I can get that lug lock off in 90 seconds with no key, no big deal.
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Why I can get that lug lock off in 90 seconds with no key, no big deal.
note: "Kids at Discount Tires"
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I just put the same tire on my 2001, and had the same question, I am glad its on there and the ride over the oem's is night and day

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