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Re: Is it o.k. To put 195/45R16 tires on my rims when they now have 50R?
No!! That would be going down in load carrying capacity and that leads to overload tire failures. (View Post)1 -
Re: What are the OEM tires? 2014 Toyota Corolla.
Just some insight into OEM tires. They are 100% unique to the vehicle. Even though another vehicle has the same size/make/model, the tire will be designed to the vehicle manufacturer's specs - always… (View Post)1 -
Re: Do I need to replace my tires? Please help
Yes, replace them. The key is the cracks on the face of the tread. That's an indication that the tread rubber itself has deteriorated. The other cracks are just worrisome. Just an FYI, my take on the… (View Post)1 -
Re: Edmunds Members - Cars and Conversations (Archived)
Retired tire engineer here! Out of round theory? No theory - truth! Tires are indeed screened for what is called "uniformity". That's a combination of roundness and stiffness. Vehicle manuf… (View Post)2 -
Re: Tire Tread Punctured By Nail
True. That is where the edges of the belts are, and damage in that area can lead to a structural failure. (View Post)1
