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Old 03-26-2008, 02:38 PM
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I wanted to know what tires offer the most rim protection. I have a bad habit of grazing curbs once in a while. I've heard the Nitto 555 have a fat rim protector. Can anyone running 555's vouch for this claim? What other tires should I look at?
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Old 03-29-2008, 12:53 AM
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lol i cought myself just looking at ur post and leaving, and desiced to come back. i work at discount tire so i see alot of tires. i cant say that the nitto's have a fat lip on em but i do know that alot of good years do, specialy the f1's and some of the yokohamas. nitto neogens have none btw hope it helps good luck
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i know some falken has a protection ring, but if u rim is too big, they it won't really help..
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I will be running 18x8
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the good year tires i have have a nice rim protector.
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Old 03-31-2008, 03:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Evo-Z
i know some falken has a protection ring, but if u rim is too big, they it won't really help..
The Falken FK 452s have a nice bit of protection.
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acilles has a staggerd fit it sticks out further over the rim
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