Did Pepboys mount my new tires incorrectly?

[Shawn]

So went to Pep Boys right before they closed. Just got the car back and drove it home and inspected the tires after i got home. I don't remember seeing a lip on the rims before. It looks like either the tires weren't mounted correctly or they don't fit. They are 215/50R17.

Thoughts? Can't bring it back today have to wait till tomorrow. Safe to drive on?

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

The tires are fine.

 

[NutBucket]

The design of the sidewall varies with different tires. Your old tires probably had some sort of "rim protector" feature which is basically extra rubber that comes past the edge/lip of the wheel.

EDIT: I was about to joke that if you would've splurged for non-Chinese tires it wouldn't be a problem until I looked and found out Vogue is an American company! 😛

 

[Shawn]

The tires are fine.

Ok, thanks! I did discover that they put one on the wrong way around so I have to go back tomorrow anyway. 🙄

 

[JulesMaximus]

The design of the sidewall varies with different tires. Your old tires probably had some sort of "rim protector" feature which is basically extra rubber that comes past the edge/lip of the wheel.

EDIT: I was about to joke that if you would've splurged for non-Chinese tires it wouldn't be a problem until I looked and found out Vogue is an American company! 😛

And they charge extra for tires with that feature.

 

[AdamK47]

The design of the sidewall varies with different tires. Your old tires probably had some sort of "rim protector" feature which is basically extra rubber that comes past the edge/lip of the wheel.

EDIT: I was about to joke that if you would've splurged for non-Chinese tires it wouldn't be a problem until I looked and found out Vogue is an American company! 😛

Vogue is headquartered in Chicago. Their tires are made by Sailun Tyre Company in Qingdao, China.

A tire I would avoid. Actually, anything Pepboys sells or does should automatically be avoided.

 

[Midwayman]

Yeah, they screwed up. They installed Vogue tires.

 

[tortillasoup]

Yeah, they screwed up. They installed Vogue tires.

Just because you live the alternative lifestyle, doesn't mean everything that is in Vogue is bad.

 

[razel]

Oh boy. Check the tire pressure. That says 50 PSI max and most fill it to 50. Tires are usually in the 30's. Check your placard on your car door/glove/where-ever and yes avoid Chinese tires in the future. Stick to American or Japanese made in either country. If you are on a budget Korean is ok again if made in USA or Japan.