Tire-to-Wheel Mounting Based on High/Low Spots on Tire

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What colors are the high and low spots on the tires? Which color does the valve stem line up with when mounting? Thanks.

asked by: Paul T

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Tires can be marked for their low spot and high spot (the lightest and heaviest points) with a range of colors but on a tire that has a red dot that point should be aligned with the wheel valve stem. Red denotes the high/heavy spot.

expert reply by: Adam R

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