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Old 05-22-2014, 10:27 AM   #73 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by ecomodded View Post
Check the rear rims for damage as well, and for out of round tires or bulges inspect them closely or have a friend look them over, jack each tire off the ground and spin with intent on catching a bump or lump or bulge.
A tire on the back side of my car is 3/8 inch higher to the rim from the floor than the same side tire on the front, which seems like quite a big difference. I've not checked the other side, but all tires were purchased at the same time and same brand, which demonstrates there can be major differences in the tires. A tire on another car is all crinkled on the sidewall, has been that way since new a few years ago, and has posed no problems.
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