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Dec 20, 2003 | 07:12 PM

ej25lvr

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sti re070 question

i recently went to have my re070 tires swapped for all season tires and the guys at the shop told me that they couldnt even get the re070s off of the rim . they said its the stiffest sidewall they have ever seen. anyone else have simalr problems or any suggestions? thanks

Dec 20, 2003 | 08:18 PM

slvrsti

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they must be rookies!!!!i work at a tire shop and had no prob w/mine. i even fit a 255/40/17 on my stock rims.now that was fun.rec find a better shop

Dec 21, 2003 | 01:07 AM

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They do have stiff sidwalls, but not THAT stiff!
Definitly checkout another shop.

-Gagan

Dec 24, 2003 | 11:25 PM

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Originally posted by slvrsti
they must be rookies!!!!i work at a tire shop and had no prob w/mine. i even fit a 255/40/17 on my stock rims.now that was fun.rec find a better shop

did you put that tire on your car to see if they was any rubbing