How is the side profile on these? Are they flat, or convex (stick out of tire)??
1977800
I wouldn't buy they broke the first time we put them on the car they fit really weird you can see the stock rims underneath extremely bad and yes they stick out a bit honestly waste of money not worth it and if they do break but still go on they will fall off
1977801
Like Eric said about a half an inch. I dont see how you can break these while installing. It gives you two slots to adjust the tension. Now the instructions are not great but its simple enough
1977802
The side profile is nice. It maybe at the most sticks out about 1/2" (Convex) from the wheel not like some cheaper hubcaps that stick out a lot. We have been running them since December and have not had any issue. They gave our car a whole new look. We put them on a 2003 Impala.
1977803
I would not buy these. They broke when trying to install them. Not very well made
445289
I have them in 700x28 with UltegraBrakes with plenty of clearance. This is a good tour tire not a road race tire.
954433
I believe these are technically considered "semi-slicks." They have a smooth center and a slightly tractioned sidewall. I ride and race mine in all conditions, and I've had great results in wet conditions. That said, I don't know that I notice a significant difference with bike tire tread in wet conditions. From what I've read, the narrowness of bike tires means little to no displacement is required from treads. They naturally displace due to such small surface contact. For what it's worth, here is an outside opinion. BikeRadar gave rave reviews for all conditions too. http://www.bikeradar.com/us/road/gear/category/components/tyres/road/product/review-michelin-lithion-2-road-tyre-13-47178/
1454456
Stick out about half inch. Looks like factory item. Verify with dealership but 04-10 body side the same. I had to remove some of plastic tit that fits into body line on truck to improve fit.
484408
I mounted them on a 20 x 1.75 rim, they were loose going on and took a little time to get them to seat with out the bead comming off the rim. The tire did blow off the rim with in a month, but I remounted them with slime tubes on the same rims a couple of years ago and kept the pressure up and the budding 10 year old stunt rider has not been able to flatten or dismount the tire.
1522304
They should definitely roll straight and have a smooth motion. Check to see if you can tighten the wheel nuts after removing the end caps. If you can't, I would return them.
1419267
both sides are flat. I use them to make gummie candies, and they work great
354459
These will work but depending on tire size you will use I would recommend the +35 offset. Give it wider stance!!
1965053
They are packed flat (straight). They have a slight crease to bend to get the corner configuration. Should be fine for use as a straight piece.
1212053
They are flat..sticky on one side..pretty flexable..I wrapped mine around my street light poles with no problem..comes with a reel..to store them..I like them...I would buy these again..we get rain here around christmas..With no problems....I don't leave the light on when it rains. . It gets caught in it sometimes
2241901
Mine are also straight. They have the ridges where the bend SHOULD be, but they are not bent! :\
1793389
John H. answer below is comprehensive, and they are definitely not a mountain bike tire, but I am planning to eventually replace them with a slightly more road less mountain oriented tread design in the hope of getting a lower rolling resistance.
1147709
They are wide enough. Pending on the tire width if they hang over just make sure they are centered. These things are very sturdy. They are plastic too. The old metal ones were cupped to fit the tire, these are flat.
1262969
none they are all flat. But they work very well i just put on near the end and i have had no problems. the boat actually loads to easy some times. lol
518971
The tires are never flat, they may in fact have some air inside. They are not like a wheelbarrow tire that gets flats from like a nail or sharp glass shard. They are also not a hard rubber tire with no shock absorbing at all. Sort of a hybrid tire I think. There is no fill nozzle to put additional air in them.
1032399
They are a firm, foam tire. Similar to what you find on larger strollers. They seem to be holding up ok, though not as well as an air filled rubber tire would. The wheels are hollow plastic, not the tires.
1173263
I will check the tires tomorrow, but I live in Montana, and drove on them all winter. They slide a bit, but have holes for spikes. I drove with them through about 1 foot of snow, with no problem in my Ram 1500, in 2 wheel drive. Only put it in 4wd to turn around when the snow got too deep. edit: guy below answered your question!