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Manny De Leon 01-25-2012 07:49 PM

New Shoes for the Vette
 
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?


Michelin Pilot Sports A/S Plus

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

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tremor1 01-25-2012 07:51 PM

That protects your wheels if you curb one. My Toyo T1Rs have them too. Perfectly normal. :thumbs:

Manny De Leon 01-25-2012 07:52 PM

Cool, that's what I needed to hear. Many Thanks!

jrose7004 01-25-2012 08:34 PM

That lip can save you some damage.

Big Duk 01-25-2012 08:51 PM

Yep yep

peter pan 01-25-2012 09:08 PM


Originally Posted by Big Duk (Post 1579835995)
Yep yep

:iagree::rock:

chassed 01-25-2012 09:11 PM

Curb saver

hdff 01-25-2012 09:54 PM


Originally Posted by chassed (Post 1579836192)
Curb saver

Yep :iagree:

Manny De Leon 01-25-2012 10:31 PM

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.

jrose7004 01-25-2012 11:46 PM


Originally Posted by Manny De Leon (Post 1579837055)
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.

Manny De Leon 01-26-2012 08:31 AM


Originally Posted by jrose7004 (Post 1579837573)
Why I can get that lug lock off in 90 seconds with no key, no big deal.

note: "Kids at Discount Tires" :skep:

mikesvette1 01-26-2012 09:48 AM

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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