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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 09:09 PM
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Hey this might be a stupid question, and I'm pretty sure of the answer but I just want to make sure. I bought the 18 inch wheel and tire option from the dealer. Now the wheels come with pirelli pnero zeros on it. Only prob is, the tires are mounted backwards on the left side of the car. As in, the tread is facing the opposite way as the other side. Now there are no arrows that I can see pointing which way the tread should be facing, but it looks backwards on the left, maybe its backwards on the right. In any case, I cant just pop the wheels off and shift them to the other side, because then my tires on the other side would still be facing the wrong way. I havent had the tires taken off at all since I bought the car, so I got it like that from the dealer. I already took the car in for alignment because it pulls right, and they said that only the tire pressure was off and that the car doesnt pull, although it definetly does. I've got 1800 miles. Should I take it back and demand new tires because of uneven wear, or should I just ask that they remount the tires and align my car? Or is it not a problem if the tires are on backwards?

On to part two, can someone please photoshop me a picture of Motegi MR7 18'' chromes on a Superwhite tC with ground effects and TRD drop. I'd post a pic of the tC and the mr7's to make it a little easier , but I dont even know how to post pictures (pitiful I know). Hey any help you guys have would be fantastic. Once I figure out how to post up pics and get a digital camera, I'll post shots of my superwhite with the afformentioned mods and hott red leather interior...nicest tC in Pittsburgh if you ask me, especially if I get those mr7's, but I gotta see how they look first. Thanks guys.
Old Jan 4, 2005 | 09:28 PM
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From Pirelli:

-Latest addition to the P ZERO collection, responding to the need for further UHP segmentation
-Specifically designed for “soft” and “hard” tuning, ideal for tire/wheel conversions
-Asymmetric tread design; exclusive styling
-The utmost driving enjoyment: precise cornering, excellent grip- even at the limit, high resistance to aquaplaning
-Extra load carrying capacity
-Comprehensive range for wide coverage in the Replacement Market
Old Jan 4, 2005 | 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by florencescion
From Pirelli:

-Latest addition to the P ZERO collection, responding to the need for further UHP segmentation
-Specifically designed for “soft” and “hard” tuning, ideal for tire/wheel conversions
-Asymmetric tread design; exclusive styling
-The utmost driving enjoyment: precise cornering, excellent grip- even at the limit, high resistance to aquaplaning
-Extra load carrying capacity
-Comprehensive range for wide coverage in the Replacement Market
THEY CAN STILL BE DIRECTIONAL......asymmetry is side to side mirroring....if it were dirictionally asymmetrical....you'd have the tread pattern of a checkerboard.....
Old Jan 4, 2005 | 10:37 PM
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The Pnero Zeros are NOT directional.
Old Jan 4, 2005 | 10:40 PM
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As for it pulling to the right... ALL tC's pull to the right when you are giving it gas.... this is called torque steer. To truly check the alignment you need a straight flat road with no crown (i.e. a drag strip). Get up to speed and let off the accelerator completely and let go of the wheel. Any imperfection in the road will make the car pull one way or another.
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Originally Posted by florencescion
The Pnero Zeros are NOT directional.
I never said they WERE directional.
Old Jan 5, 2005 | 03:41 AM
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Okay well at least I know that now, no wonder there are no arrows on the tire. But can anyone do that photoshop for me, white tc with ground effects and trd drop sporting motegi 18 inch chrome mr7's? Anyone heres a link to the motegis http://www.a1customwheels.com/MR7%20Chrome.JPG, thanks a ton guys.
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