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Old May 5, 2008
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This install look normal?

I think my previous Yokohama's had a wider bead, because the edge of the rim wasn't exposed like that.

This bad? I mentioned it to the tire guy after they were installed. He said it was normal. Just thought it looked odd the first time I saw it.

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Old May 5, 2008
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thats how my 215/75/15 bfgs mounted on my stock 15s.

now with my toyo proxes on my motegis the bead mounts right at the edge, maybe even a little past because of the rim protector feature
 
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Old May 7, 2008
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dude thats crazy

never seen that before.. interesting
 
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Old May 7, 2008
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Looks like the bead isnt seated to be honest with you
 
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those rims have chrome caps over the steel. they are going to stick out as little more
 
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Old May 7, 2008
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they look like cheaper tires that don't have the rim protector.
 
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Old May 7, 2008
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Originally Posted by toreador4x4
those rims have chrome caps over the steel. they are going to stick out as little more

wrong


the chrome covers also cover wheel wieghts, and have a flush lip, not a raised lip. Those are chrome rims, not covers


(I know this because I've had a set of both)


And not all tires have a thick rim protector, so Yes, that looks normal.

Just stay away from curbs
 
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Old May 7, 2008
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like a couple people have said tires (look like dunlops) don't have rim protectors like your yokohamas did.
 
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Was gonna say.....yea....no rim protector on the new tires.
 
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Old May 8, 2008
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thank jesus for rim protectors and big off road tires.... superman that curb!
 
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Originally Posted by texasbullseye89
thank jesus for rim protectors and big off road tires.... superman that curb!
Hell ya!
 
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Def normal.

Brenton
 
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Originally Posted by texasbullseye89
thank jesus for rim protectors and big off road tires.... superman that curb!
my perf all seasons have them too
 
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