soleit
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I got some wheels and tyres for my wagon and a bit worried about the front. I originally ordered 20x8.5 front and 20x10 rear but got a call they had no 8.5 in stock so offered 10" all round. Problem is, the front tyres don't sit to the rim and the rims stick out about 1mm past the guard (not much I know, problem is if the cop looking is not in the right mood, I'm getting a ticket).
The rear tyres are 275/30 97w which is the recommended size according to every rim/tyre calculator I tried but the fronts have 245/35 97w tyres which sit back from the rim edge about 1cm either side. Took it to Bridgestone and my mechanic, they said fronts aren't legal because they poke out ever so slightly and the tyres are just unsafe.
The mob I bought them from argued they're fine and after a while agreed to look into getting in the 8.5 as I ordered to replace the fronts.
So whats the point of this? Could 3 guys from Bridgestone and my mechanic who does my rego plus my paranoia of the police all be wrong?
Rim sits out a touch
Unsafe?
The rear tyres are 275/30 97w which is the recommended size according to every rim/tyre calculator I tried but the fronts have 245/35 97w tyres which sit back from the rim edge about 1cm either side. Took it to Bridgestone and my mechanic, they said fronts aren't legal because they poke out ever so slightly and the tyres are just unsafe.
The mob I bought them from argued they're fine and after a while agreed to look into getting in the 8.5 as I ordered to replace the fronts.
So whats the point of this? Could 3 guys from Bridgestone and my mechanic who does my rego plus my paranoia of the police all be wrong?
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