Any General tire users have this issue

alms21 · 01-16-2008, 07:49 AM

I hate how the tire does not cover the entire wheel and leaves the outer edge a little exposed. Are the General tires a little narrower than the PS2, Falken, GYs?

Its only noticeable on the back. I have 9.5 19" M5 reps on 265/30 tires

DrGP · 01-16-2008, 08:06 AM

Mine are the same. In fact , my wheels seem to have even more of a gap between the edge of the rim and the contact with the sidewall at the bead. Perhaps it is because we have different wheels.

Russell Mania · 01-16-2008, 12:35 PM

its the tyre design..sorry..

wadgras44 · 01-16-2008, 03:25 PM

It bothered me so much that I went to 275.

And now it's only a tad better.

Picture below is of the 265.

benyl · 01-16-2008, 05:20 PM

They look like they don't have the rim flange protector or it has a really small one.

E92_335 · 01-16-2008, 06:44 PM

no it doesnt have the protector... my stock style 189 18's w/ the potenzas did but i have the same problem as this guy.. its a lot worse as my iforged sticks out a little but i like it.. just i have NO protection whatsoever

billspreston · 01-16-2008, 07:17 PM

My General Exclaims look the same way on my VS7s, probably worse. Needless to say, I won't be purchasing them again...

deltree · 01-16-2008, 08:15 PM

now I know to avoid them. Does any other tire have this problem?

shenard · 01-16-2008, 09:46 PM

Do the Toyo T1Rs or PS2s have the rim protector flange or is this just a function of the tire size width on this rim? Would going to a 19x9 rim possibly fix this.

alms21 · 01-16-2008, 10:07 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys. It sounds as if its unavoidable with the combo I got. Oh well.

taichi · 01-17-2008, 05:11 AM

I've the exact same issue, im wondering is there other brand at around the same price got the rim protector so it wont stuck out?

bronco · 01-17-2008, 04:35 PM

just get 275s

BMW MotorSport · 01-19-2008, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by benyl

They look like they don't have the rim flange protector or it has a really small one.

That is exactly correct. They do NOT have the flange protector. That is another reason why I don't push the sale of the generals beside the fact that there are better tires out there for close to the same price.

shiggy · 01-19-2008, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW MotorSport

That is exactly correct. They do NOT have the flange protector. That is another reason why I don't push the sale of the generals beside the fact that there are better tires out there for close to the same price.

......."That is another reason why I don't push the sale of the generals beside the fact that there are better tires out there for close to the same price..."

for example?????

yamazaho · 01-19-2008, 09:18 AM

I saw a member's ride the other day when I was at the body shop and he's got these General Exclaims on his iForged, and I can definitely tell that his rims are sticking out. But it does not look that bad IMHO. For the price you paid, I think Generals are still great tire.

I got the CSLs with Toyo T1Rs, and my wheels sit pretty flush with the tires. I think the T1Rs have the rim flange protectors (I just went out and check after I read this thread). But again, I am using the 245/275 combo so maybe that's why the wheels are flush. Perhaps I will take some pics when the weather gets better outside to show you guys.

tinka · 01-19-2008, 09:44 AM

i dont know much about the general's as i cant find them in the uk,but i would imagine that for a similar price with a good rim protector kumho's or falken 452's would fit the bill,from what ive been reading the falken's are a great value tyre.

Sniz · 01-19-2008, 11:05 AM

Here are General Exclaims in 275/30/19 on 9.5" wide wheels. The wheels are not sticking out. Might just need to bump it up a size.

AW335iCoupe · 01-19-2008, 03:38 PM

Personally, I think my Generals are perfect! best bang for the buck. Remember the price you pay for them as well.

spacedogg · 01-19-2008, 10:56 PM

W/ 275 on VS7's

01-16-2008, 07:49 AM	#1
alms21 Banned 99 Rep 957 Posts Drives: '10 GT-R Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Frederick, MD/Sarasota, FL iTrader: (3)	Any General tire users have this issue I hate how the tire does not cover the entire wheel and leaves the outer edge a little exposed. Are the General tires a little narrower than the PS2, Falken, GYs? Its only noticeable on the back. I have 9.5 19" M5 reps on 265/30 tires Attached Images
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DrGP Lieutenant Colonel 141 Rep 1,914 Posts Drives: Sapphire 335i coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE, PA iTrader: (0)	Mine are the same. In fact , my wheels seem to have even more of a gap between the edge of the rim and the contact with the sidewall at the bead. Perhaps it is because we have different wheels.
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Russell Mania Private 0 Rep 65 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	its the tyre design..sorry..
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wadgras44 Captain 48 Rep 662 Posts Drives: 2009 C63 AMG Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Voorhees, NJ iTrader: (22)	It bothered me so much that I went to 275. And now it's only a tad better. Picture below is of the 265. Attached Images
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benyl Lieutenant 6 Rep 408 Posts Drives: '08 335i, '10 W204 w/m156 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	They look like they don't have the rim flange protector or it has a really small one. __________________ E92 335iA, AW on BLK, Al trim, Premium, Nav, 6FL, CA, Sport, PDC, Paddles... W204 C63, OBS on BLK, Carbon Trim, Premium, Performance, Rev Cam, and stock exhaust...
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E92_335 Colonel 159 Rep 2,870 Posts Drives: G20 330i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (7)	no it doesnt have the protector... my stock style 189 18's w/ the potenzas did but i have the same problem as this guy.. its a lot worse as my iforged sticks out a little but i like it.. just i have NO protection whatsoever __________________
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billspreston Colonel 345 Rep 2,252 Posts Drives: G87 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (13)	My General Exclaims look the same way on my VS7s, probably worse. Needless to say, I won't be purchasing them again...
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deltree Private 4 Rep 99 Posts Drives: 06 330i jet black Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	now I know to avoid them. Does any other tire have this problem?
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shenard Captain 43 Rep 796 Posts Drives: '09 X6 50i AW Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW X6 50i [0.00]	Do the Toyo T1Rs or PS2s have the rim protector flange or is this just a function of the tire size width on this rim? Would going to a 19x9 rim possibly fix this.
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alms21 Banned 99 Rep 957 Posts Drives: '10 GT-R Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Frederick, MD/Sarasota, FL iTrader: (3)	Thanks for the feedback guys. It sounds as if its unavoidable with the combo I got. Oh well.
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taichi Captain 54 Rep 935 Posts Drives: F30 & F25 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: B.C, Canada iTrader: (6) Garage List 2013 BMW 328i xDrive [10.00] 2013 BMW X3 28i [0.00]	I've the exact same issue, im wondering is there other brand at around the same price got the rim protector so it wont stuck out? __________________ some lip, some springs, some brakes, some wheels.
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bronco Colonel 76 Rep 2,104 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	just get 275s __________________ SaaS - The world of tomorrow is already here...www.saaschronicles.com
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yamazaho Wang D.D.S. 188 Rep 7,054 Posts Drives: 14' WRX, 15' W205 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (11) Garage List 2006 325i [7.76]	I saw a member's ride the other day when I was at the body shop and he's got these General Exclaims on his iForged, and I can definitely tell that his rims are sticking out. But it does not look that bad IMHO. For the price you paid, I think Generals are still great tire. I got the CSLs with Toyo T1Rs, and my wheels sit pretty flush with the tires. I think the T1Rs have the rim flange protectors (I just went out and check after I read this thread). But again, I am using the 245/275 combo so maybe that's why the wheels are flush. Perhaps I will take some pics when the weather gets better outside to show you guys. __________________ Official Houston Chat Thread
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tinka Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 267 Posts Drives: E90 2.0d M SPORT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	i dont know much about the general's as i cant find them in the uk,but i would imagine that for a similar price with a good rim protector kumho's or falken 452's would fit the bill,from what ive been reading the falken's are a great value tyre.
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Sniz Lieutenant General 679 Rep 10,584 Posts Drives: e92 335 - gone // e36 M3 turbo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD iTrader: (1)	Here are General Exclaims in 275/30/19 on 9.5" wide wheels. The wheels are not sticking out. Might just need to bump it up a size. __________________
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01-19-2008, 03:38 PM	#18
AW335iCoupe Banned 2 Rep 266 Posts Drives: AW 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North & South iTrader: (0)	Personally, I think my Generals are perfect! best bang for the buck. Remember the price you pay for them as well.
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01-19-2008, 10:56 PM	#19
spacedogg Colonel 203 Rep 2,816 Posts Drives: Debadged Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	W/ 275 on VS7's Attached Images
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