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Old Aug 22, 2013 | 05:51 PM
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When i measure bottom of my front tires to the wheel fender, driver side measures at 28.87inch while passenger side at 28.43inch. Both have similar psi but for some reason i can see alittle more thread on the bottom driver side tire if that makes any sense. Both tires are in good condition. WTH is this normal? btw i also measured my rear tires to the fenders and they both came out the same. Front gap between the wheel and fender looks similar cant really tell btw. Also does this flex the front suspension? no mod yet, also had a alignment done(everything came out within spec) a month ago.

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Old Aug 22, 2013 | 06:19 PM
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I measured again from a different point this time, center of the wheel (bottom of the round logo emblem). Driver at 17.25inch and passenger 17inch.
Old Aug 23, 2013 | 09:00 AM
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Make sure PSI is exact equal. Are you sure the larger one wasnt replaced from a blowout at an earlier date before you got the car?

you can see the date of manufacture on the tire

http://www.belletire.com/how-to-read-a-tire-sidewall
Old Aug 23, 2013 | 09:39 AM
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Car is new, tire are the same. Is it true driver side will be slightly higher so it can balance out once driver is in the car? What suspension part effect the height of the wheel?
Old Aug 23, 2013 | 10:16 AM
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mine are all exactly 26.500, from the ground to the bottom lip of the fenders.

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Old Aug 23, 2013 | 10:31 AM
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are you on completely flat ground?
Old Aug 23, 2013 | 01:43 PM
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I'm sure it is within spec, stop worrying about every possible little thing that you can imagine being wrong with your new car, and just enjoy it for awhile.
Not to be mean, but review topics started by you and most posts made by you, you seem to be actively looking for problems.
Just one observers opinion, hope it did not offend.
Old Aug 23, 2013 | 04:11 PM
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weird.........i measured from two different spot yesterday and came up with same number but today in my garage(flat) they are even. My car was involved in a little accident 7 month ago(regret so damn much & lost alot of sleep over it), now im alittle paranoid and wants to make sure everything is okay.No offense taken. I havent done any mod yet so i find nothing interesting to post lol. I just got my oil today and planned to do my first ever oil change next saturday, wish me luck.

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Old Aug 23, 2013 | 05:36 PM
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The parking space I have is pretty flat, although probably not what would work for an alignment machine. I measured about 3/16" closer to the ground on the driver's side. (LF)
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