I've noticed a number of my SM7 tires/wheels aren't as "round" as I'd like them to be. While spinning the wheels on the car I'm noticing what looks like a flat spot or out of round area in some of the tires. I'd say it's about a .100" deviation from round in a single spot and that's large enough that it would be visible to the eye as a flat spot if it were a flat spot due to locking a wheel. No visible evidence of a flat spot in the tread. It also does not seem to correspond to a bent spot in the wheel so I think in a few cases it's the tires.
I've often felt that the wheels and tires we buy aren't as round as they should be. I see some run out in both when they are new but what I see now from some of the used tires is more than what I would consider "normal". Does anyone know if there might be a seam in the construction of the SM7 that might move a bit after use? Anyone else notice the same thing or have a comment?
I do have a few bent wheels that need replacing and if anyone is a fan of a particular brand of wheel that they feel is very round, strong and light, I'm all ears. I've been running D-Force in recent years.