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what the hell is wrong with my tires???

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by NWtacoma, Sep 21, 2009.

  1. Sep 21, 2009 at 11:45 AM
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    NWtacoma

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    they're all like this now lol


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  2. Sep 21, 2009 at 11:47 AM
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    nad

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    looks normal, if you want them to be all shiny and new looking grab yourself some tire care product
     
  3. Sep 21, 2009 at 11:49 AM
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    well you asked for specs..... 06 trd sport speedway blue 5.3l v8 4.0 camburg lift spindles extended travel icons total chaos lowers allpro 4" leaf pack 17" xd hoss rims 37/12.5/17 mickey thompson baja atz Allpro hybrid bumper grill craft grill wicked flow muffler inside i have..... wet okole real tree camo seat cover blue oznium dome light stealth sub box with 2 10" kicker comp subs kicker 400 watt amp weathertech floor mats
    that orange ring is not normal looking to me
     
  4. Sep 21, 2009 at 11:49 AM
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    They're broken, send them to me :D
     
  5. Sep 21, 2009 at 11:50 AM
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    You do any driving anywhere out of the ordinary?
     
  6. Sep 21, 2009 at 11:50 AM
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    all four have it. :confused:
     
  7. Sep 21, 2009 at 11:51 AM
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    nope.
     
  8. Sep 21, 2009 at 11:52 AM
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    Brake dust maybe? Try getting some car wash soap and clean it with that, and with water. And then put some ArmorAll on it, if that does not help then I'm not sure what to tell you after that. :eek:
     
  9. Sep 21, 2009 at 11:52 AM
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    Dude, mine are like that too! They were not always like that. WFT is right. O have no answer for you but hope some one has one.
     
  10. Sep 21, 2009 at 11:52 AM
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    It looks like dirt to me... did you clean them with some cleaner? My BFG's will turn kinda redish if I don't treat them after a month or so... but not that deep and the whole tire minus tread. I figured it's just some oxidation/dry out of the surface.

    Also have you been using some solvent/acid to clean the wheel? It's possible it's overspray or wearing into the tire...
     
  11. Sep 21, 2009 at 11:53 AM
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    Nothing some tire cleaner (not tire shine) won't eliminate. It's just oxidation.
     
  12. Sep 21, 2009 at 11:53 AM
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    looks like the color of rust but why would rust be on rubber tires
     
  13. Sep 21, 2009 at 11:54 AM
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    i just washed my truck yesterday
     
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    whats the dot# on the tires??
     
  15. Sep 21, 2009 at 11:56 AM
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    Yeah but did you put ArmorAll on it? Or any kind of tire shine?
     
  16. Sep 21, 2009 at 11:57 AM
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    i have no idea. they were made in february though.
     
  17. Sep 21, 2009 at 11:58 AM
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    i have before, but not after i washed yesterday.
     
  18. Sep 21, 2009 at 12:04 PM
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    of what year
     
  19. Sep 21, 2009 at 12:06 PM
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    Try doing that, my tires have looked somewhat like that sometimes. I bet It's just dry, or some baked on brake dust lol.
    After I put some ArmorAll on it, it helped a lot.
    I also notice from the picture that the inside of the wheel that is uncleaned, has the same kind of color that is on the tire? That is why I suggested brake dust, but It could be anything.
     
  20. Sep 21, 2009 at 12:06 PM
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