How do you stop tire mounting damage?

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Originally Posted by Ghostrider 310

Get to the tire tech and tell him there's a crisp $20 in his pocket for being extra careful and producing a scratch free result. I do it even where I know they will be careful; a box of doughnuts on the way in a another low key way to say "look out for my ride".

Absolutely right ghost!

Folks remember that changing tires is a violent undertaking and the lower profile your tires the greater force required to stretch the carcass over the wheel. The bottom clamp tire machines with rollers arms will reduce dings but operator care is the most important thing.

If someone scratches your wheel just buy some paint, don't throw a tantrum and give Porsche owners a bad name. Most shops are afraid of our cars already.