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Old 05-26-2008, 04:37 PM
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As most of you know, I recently got pro comp ext ats put on the truck. They are 305/65/17 E rated. I was looking at the sidewalls and there are indentions in the sidewalls. Kinda like a ripple. Is this normal for a tire this size or do I have a problem with them. Thanks
 
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Got any pictures? Are you talking about a crinkled wall, like on a drag slick? What psi are you running at?
 
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Yes like a crinkle in a drag slick, I am running 60psi and the tires say 65 max cold. I read on tire rack website that this is normal for a tire this size and just wanted a second opinion from here. Thanks
 
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Mine do the same thing. Just in the front though. I think it is the weight of the engine. I was porried about it too at first, but I havent had any problems so I swept it under the rug.
 
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those ripples are normal for all tires big or small. one of the tires on my yoda (205 60 15's) has it, but none of the other three do.

I think it has something to do with the manufactureing of the tires. the yokohama 315's on beasty do not have those ripples.
 



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