How to remove colorful circles on your new tires sidewalls?

RMA · 03-23-2010, 06:12 PM

I just had a new set of Hankooks V12's installed on my car & noticed red and yellow circles painted on the sidewalls of the tires. How can they be removed?

ZIPNBYE · 03-24-2010, 09:06 AM

They're there to help the tire tech to install the tires properly...lining up the heavy / light spot on the tire with the same on the wheel (if noted) or the valve stem (at minimum).

Hope yours line up.

They'll disappear soon enough on their own.

rsjean · 03-24-2010, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ZIPNBYE

They're there to help the tire tech to install the tires properly...lining up the heavy / light spot on the tire with the same on the wheel (if noted) or the valve stem (at minimum).

Hope yours line up.

They'll disappear soon enough on their own.

What he said....

Gary@TireRack · 03-24-2010, 11:03 AM

they come off with soap and water

RMA · 03-24-2010, 11:07 AM

Now I know. Thank you (how do I tell it was properly alligned with the markings?)

Gary@TireRack · 03-24-2010, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TrackRat

Must require "special" soap and water...

I'll ask my daughter. She took mine off last weekend. It did take her about 2min though.

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