why 225/45/15 RS3s and NT01s on 15 X 9 wheels
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Agreed, my limited experience backs this up. Three of my 15x8's fell in my lap from a guy who wrecked his car and needed cash. I'd have much preferred 15x9 but the deal was too good. Maybe someday I'll try the x9s, but I've got bigger fish to fry at the moment.
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I think I've seen d0r1ft0 jackasses complain about this when running 185's on x8 rims but I just assumed it was due to the stupid stretched tire. I would not consider the 205 on an 8 to be a stretch. I've run this combo with year round with s.drives on the street and nt-01 for track days and I luvs it muy mucho. Maybe the kuhmo xs just does not like that wide a rim
Related: The "post-your-stretched-tires" thread on CR makes me ill
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I have 205/50-15 Kumho XS on 8" 6ULs with zero trouble. I still do not think I understand what you are relaying.
Are you saying that you have the tires set to 30psi cold, cooler weather drops that pressure below that, and when you drove on the lower pressure - the tires were losing the bead and releasing the majority of the air pressure left? Basically causing a flat tire?
This sounds like something is defective:
A) The tire installers
B) The particular set of wheels
C) The particular set of tires
Are you saying that you have the tires set to 30psi cold, cooler weather drops that pressure below that, and when you drove on the lower pressure - the tires were losing the bead and releasing the majority of the air pressure left? Basically causing a flat tire?
This sounds like something is defective:
A) The tire installers
B) The particular set of wheels
C) The particular set of tires
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I would try taking them to another shop in town - preferably one with some experience with aftermarket or track cars - and have them dismounted, inspected, and remounted.
There is a defect or problem somewhere.
There is a defect or problem somewhere.
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