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Re: Tire mounting/balance index mark
Posted to Technical Tips Forum on 7/2/2016

I saw tires mounted using "Silicone Spray Lube", yep they slipped. Use a lube made for tires and it dries out and "should not" slip. I don't think these colored "marks" add up to squat. All modern wheels have the valve stem drilled at the same spot. Alloy whe... Login to read more.