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Old 05-02-2005, 07:33 PM
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Runflat Sidewall Question
Is it just me or do the sidewalls on pirelli eufori@s look huge (tall) compared to their measure? Is this just because they're runflats? What can I do to not make my tires (w R90s) look huge?



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Old 05-02-2005, 07:48 PM
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Well, I can tell you they don't get much smaller when they are flat I think they look about right - maybe it's the wheel throwing you off?
 
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Old 05-02-2005, 09:05 PM
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I just want something that "looks" lower profile than that!
 
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Old 05-02-2005, 09:16 PM
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I think you need some 18" JCW wheels with 35 series tires. I'll take the R90s off your hands.
 
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Old 05-03-2005, 07:59 PM
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except I don't have R90s yet!
Still searching for an answer.
 
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Either leave the "tire shine" stuff off, or paint your wheel arches.

One of those would work, me thinks.
 
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Originally Posted by Kypt
Either leave the "tire shine" stuff off, or paint your wheel arches.

One of those would work, me thinks.
I agree.
 
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