G2_Fella

Guys,

what does those colors mean? i see yellow, red, and blue sometimes. i see mostly yellow though. right now 2 or 3 of my tires have dots, except for one.

1200 Hobos

iTrader: (7)

The dots on the sidewalls represent where the valve stem should be placed when mounting tires. Before tires are sent out they're inspected for heavy spots. For a better balance, place that dot exactly where the valve stem is on the rim and you may not have to use weights at all.

r.wright

iTrader: (58)

^correct answer and here's a lil more info from the bs site http://www.bridgestonetrucktires.com..._i1/ra_doc.asp

texassmart

If a tire does feature color dots on the sidewall, one or two dots may be used. A red dot indicates the tire's radial runout high point. A yellow dot indicates the tire's point of least weight, from a balance standpoint.

TomO

I vote to sticky this info! Very good to know if you're trying to run high speed or tuck tire as safely as possible.

itslogz

Nice info, learn something new everyday.

0Cooper The Tire Rack

That used to be the norm. However, by balancing the wheels and tires on a modern balancing machine like the Hunter Force, you're not require to align the dot with the stem.

For more info, click here.

SpeedWorksRacing

Damn I have been messing with cars for 15 years and I have always wondered what it meant. I have heard about the light point of the tire but I thought the guy who told me that was talking out his ***.