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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 06:44 PM
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New 255/50/16 troubles

I just got some falken ziexs 512 went with the 255/50/16 all i read is thats the biggest you can go, ive got some 245-50-16s on now. went to walmart to have them put them on, and the first tire he tried to put on he started to air it up and there was one corn/side of the wheel where it just wouldnt pop up like it was supposed to. so anyhow he beat it with a rubber mallet and let air in and out and couldnt get it to go on. has anyone else ever seen this? am i wrong about what ive read about the tires fitting on the stock 97 z28 5 spoke rims? tomorrow im going to try another place and see if they can get them on for me.
Old Jun 22, 2006 | 07:05 PM
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Re: New 255/50/16 troubles

Hmm, shouldn't be an issue. On my old teal 94 Z28 I had 255/50/16s on the rear. Stock 16x8 salad shooter.
Old Jun 22, 2006 | 09:09 PM
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Re: New 255/50/16 troubles

yea, common problem. some tires take more air to seat the bead. if he gave up on it on, then he should just quit now and let a *ahem* professional handle tires
Old Jun 23, 2006 | 12:09 AM
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then he should just quit now and let a *ahem* professional handle tires
Walmart FTL
Old Jun 23, 2006 | 12:28 AM
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Walmart FTL
for reals
Old Jun 23, 2006 | 10:34 AM
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Re: New 255/50/16 troubles

thats the brand of tire/installer. A good installer wont have a problem with it.
Old Jun 23, 2006 | 09:45 PM
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Re: New 255/50/16 troubles

i would never let walmart do anything with my car!!! take the tires to a tire store and thay will fix it for you
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