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Several years ago on my Contour SVT, when I took it in for a tire replacement (with tires from Tire Rack naturally) the 'approved' place guy, after dismounting my old tires, took my SVT wheels to the grinder, and ground down the wide ridge in each side which help hold the tire in place in case of a flat.
He did that to all four wheels.
My being reluctant to complain..I let it go. though I was annoyed, as the previous guys did not do that.
Now I ask was that a bad practice?
Like really stupid to allow it?
Or, is it really common and of no matter?
I ask as I am going to have new tires (from Tire Rack of course!) installed on new ST rims, and I want to know can I say 'no way can you guys grind down those protective ribs in the wheels.'?
Or just not care as they do not matter?
Asking. [cheers]
He did that to all four wheels.
My being reluctant to complain..I let it go. though I was annoyed, as the previous guys did not do that.
Now I ask was that a bad practice?
Like really stupid to allow it?
Or, is it really common and of no matter?
I ask as I am going to have new tires (from Tire Rack of course!) installed on new ST rims, and I want to know can I say 'no way can you guys grind down those protective ribs in the wheels.'?
Or just not care as they do not matter?
Asking. [cheers]