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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 07:45 PM
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well change the tires for what i think its better whent from 245-50-17 to 225-50-17 a bit smaller no more rubbing and 6 pounds ligther each wheels still 8 inches wide om the tread



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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 07:53 PM
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I have those tires and they are amazing!

Almost makes me forget that I'm FE1 equpped!

You will love them (if you hadn't had prior experience)
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 08:05 PM
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And installed correctly



Low side to High side
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 08:14 PM
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I thought about the 512'* but decided to go with another set of Bridgestones.

Thank god they put the weights on the inside
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 08:20 PM
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yeah they did a very pro job the yellow dot is were the tire is the lightes for the valves and they torque each wheels to 100 foot lbs
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Those are some "falken" nice tires man!
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Originally Posted by firebuick
yeah they did a very pro job the yellow dot is were the tire is the lightes for the valves and they torque each wheels to 100 foot lbs
Well in proper terms

"The Yellow or what ever colour Dot on the tire represents the Tires low side. And the Valve stem on the Wheel represents the Wheels High side"

thus making balancing the tire and wheel easier.
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Originally Posted by ReallyAGXP
Originally Posted by firebuick
yeah they did a very pro job the yellow dot is were the tire is the lightes for the valves and they torque each wheels to 100 foot lbs
Well in proper terms

"The Yellow or what ever colour Dot on the tire represents the Tires low side. And the Valve stem on the Wheel represents the Wheels High side"

thus making balancing the tire and wheel easier.
I wondered about the yellow dot. Now I know
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