Is This Normal?
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Is This Normal?
I just got my 2006 F-350. It's been 300 miles and I was looking at the tires and I noticed that on the side wall there is an indent on all 4 tires. Is this normal? Should I have the dealer replace the tires?
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Generals and Contis both seem to "do that"... it's a bit disconcerting, especially when the truck is loaded and each tire is handling 2500lbs+ at 70MPH, but the dealer says it's normal.
Personally, I'm crossing my fingers that a real tire manufacturer comes out with decent tires for these new trucks, ASAP.
Personally, I'm crossing my fingers that a real tire manufacturer comes out with decent tires for these new trucks, ASAP.
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From: Scenic Wisconsin
It's normal. What you see is the ply splice - the spot where they splice the fabric tire plys together. Some brands seem to be more visible than others, but is doesn't affect the performance of the tire.
