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Old 12-12-2008, 01:25 PM
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Wheels look good, but I think you are gonna have some fun by only running 2 winter tires. Well, fun at least if you get a lot snow (80-100+ inches) like I do around here.
 
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Old 12-13-2008, 02:56 AM
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They look good, but you have them on the wrong sides at least in pic 3.
Might want to check them, as they are directional tires only ment to be run one way. Just a friendly heads up.
 
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Old 12-13-2008, 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by j_son600
They look good, but you have them on the wrong sides at least in pic 3.
Might want to check them, as they are directional tires only ment to be run one way. Just a friendly heads up.
Holy ****, I don't know how you saw it from that pic but your right. They sent me two tires and wheels that are mounted for the right side of the car. I guess I should check both tires instead of just one... So I guess they will be getting an angry phone call!
 
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Old 12-13-2008, 12:00 PM
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HAHA, owned. I can see the arrows going the wrong way in the last picture now that he mentioned it. I put mine on the wrong way once as well. I was told that it causes the tires to wear out faster.
 
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Old 12-13-2008, 01:09 PM
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So what is the result of your phone call Srt?
 
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So what is the result of your phone call Srt?
Well I just got home from work and gave them a call lone a behold they close at 5 and aren't open tomorrow, lucky people...........

P.S. 300lbs of weight in the trunk + bad rear struts = they will be out for sure tomorrow mourning before I go to work!
 

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Old 12-14-2008, 02:46 AM
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I have heard that can cause the tire to fail. I wonder what the real deal is?
 
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Old 12-14-2008, 04:18 AM
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Here's a bit on directional tires,

Directional tires and their tread designs have been engineered to enhance straight-line acceleration by reducing rolling resistance. They are also said to provide shorter stopping distances. Mount them backwards and these advantages are lost. Look first for an arrow on the sidewall indicating the tire’s intended direction of travel. It must always point the same way or you've just made a mistake.
When a directional tire is mounted with the arrow pointed backwards, noise levels can increase, a change in handling characteristics can occur, hydroplaning performance can drop, and the potential for lower treadwear climbs. While these symptoms won’t be noticeable at first, problems later on can lead to customer dissatisfaction.
 
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Old 12-14-2008, 11:49 AM
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Thanks j_son!
 
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I knew about the hydroplaning. So srt are you getting two more wheels?
 


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