Is it possible to get a tire mounted on the Evo's stock rims without getting it scratched? I watched 2 people at a shop put a tire on my wheel, struggling, doing their best, while being friendly and professional about it, still leaving a few scratches on the rim of the wheels. They're not big or anything worth worrying about, but I'm just curious if it's just really hard to with our wheels and tires.

 

alright....im no pro at puttin tires on...but when i was in my auto tech class ive put a few low pro tires on nice rims for a few friendds with out problems or scratchin them....i didnt think it was that hard........

 

The stock tires have very narrow, stiff sidewalls. The mitsu shop had huge problems getting them off and had to get an attachment for the machine they were using. I'm in Blizzaks now. So, check with the shop beforehand that they have the right equipment for this tire.
Doug

 

Make sure you go to a shop that you've had good experience with. I've seen good mechanics taking those tires off with ease and without any scratches. I've also seen some mechanics who don't care/don't know what they're doing that scratched up those rims and damaged the tires.