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    1. #1
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      Tires are mounted - is this is a problem?

      I have 245/40/18 and 285/35/18 mounted to 8" Wide and 9.5" wide TSWs. They look a bit bulgy. Please the pics (sorry for the poo quality pics. Everyone said the S4 camera was great! Not so much indoors in 5 degree temps) - this isn't a safety concern is it?





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    2. #2
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      check the tire maker website for min & max allowable rim width for your sizes.
      Scott from NJ.

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    3. #3
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      Ahhh yeah. I should've thought of that.
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      I have a 295 on a 9.5 inch wheel. Shouldn't be a issue. They look good.
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    5. #5
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      I have the 17" versions of the same size tires on the same size rim widths and no problem at all.

    6. #6
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      Thanks guys. The Conti website says 9.5 - 11" widths. So Im good. Maybe a bit too bulgy looks wise but I like that.
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    7. #7
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      It'll be fine and looks great! Nice and meaty - but your cornering performance may suffer due to tire roll.

      I love thick tires on these cars.

    8. #8
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      Im concerned about tire roll. They seem pretty tight. I'll probably never notice a marginal decrease in performance on the road tho right?
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    9. #9
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      Never see any difference on the road. Besides a bulgy sidewall protects the rim better.
      Mark
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    10. #10
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      i sell tires for a living. Performance is lost but you won't notice it and there isn't a safety issue.

    11. #11
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      Quote Originally Posted by astroracer View Post
      Never see any difference on the road. Besides a bulgy sidewall protects the rim better.
      Mark
      My thoughts exactly.




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