Great Job Tirerack...not!!!
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Great Job Tirerack...not!!!
I received my shipment today of a set of 4 SE Tekno 18x8 wheels with Sumitomo HTR 225 40 18s from Tirerack. The thread on the tires slant from one side to the other. Whoever mounted the tires put it together where the threads are pointed the same way in all tires. Whatever direction I face it the threads will always slant the same way, like this:
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So when I drive these tires on wet road the left wheels will properly direct the water away from the car while the right wheels will direct the water towards the car. Is this even safe to drive on rainy days? With the current high unemployment rate you would think Tirerack can afford to hire someone qualified to the job right. Thanks for the aggravation Tirerack.
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So when I drive these tires on wet road the left wheels will properly direct the water away from the car while the right wheels will direct the water towards the car. Is this even safe to drive on rainy days? With the current high unemployment rate you would think Tirerack can afford to hire someone qualified to the job right. Thanks for the aggravation Tirerack.
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I know you are upset. First do not run the tires!! Next call and tell them your problem. They will take care of it. If you have not run them they will send you two new ones out, and send for a pickup on the other two. If you have run them them then I guess they will pay for remounting and bal. Tirerack are first class!! That does not mean that people that work for them don't make mistakes. It's how they correct them that makes them who they are!! I had a small problem and no questions asked they took care of it. I'll use them again!
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depends on the weather
The Sumitomo (Su mi to' mo) HTR+ is an Ultra High Performance All-Season radial that was developed to meet the year-round driving needs of sports car, coupe and sedan drivers by blending dry and wet road performance with light snow and slush traction. The HTR+ radial combines Sumitomo’s high-tech, ultra high performance materials and methods with their latest All-Season technology.
The Sumitomo HTR+ radial’s all-season tread compound is molded into a pattern that blends performance with year-round traction. Independent shoulder and intermediate tread blocks enhance dry cornering and stability, while the tread's four, wide circumferential and curvilinear grooves combine to enhance wet traction and reduce the risk of hydroplaning. The HTR+ radial’s “Reverse Pattern Siping” adds strategically located biting edges in the tread pattern to increase light snow traction.
The HTR+ utilizes a symetrical tread pattern which is designed to roll in any direction and can be installed on either side of the car, run at any wheel position, and are not required to be run directionally.
The Sumitomo HTR+ radial’s all-season tread compound is molded into a pattern that blends performance with year-round traction. Independent shoulder and intermediate tread blocks enhance dry cornering and stability, while the tread's four, wide circumferential and curvilinear grooves combine to enhance wet traction and reduce the risk of hydroplaning. The HTR+ radial’s “Reverse Pattern Siping” adds strategically located biting edges in the tread pattern to increase light snow traction.
The HTR+ utilizes a symetrical tread pattern which is designed to roll in any direction and can be installed on either side of the car, run at any wheel position, and are not required to be run directionally.
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depends on the weather
Originally Posted by Jayhawk
Did you guys happen to notice the date on the first two posts?
