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Old 04-10-2009, 01:16 PM
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Tire damage or something else? Help with new Latitudes

I recently replaced the Toyo Proxes tires on my 2004 BMS X5 4.4. Sport Package vehicle with Michelin Latitudes. I then ran the vehicle into a curb, cosmetically damaging both wheels on the passenger side, and damaging the right front tire (it showed a bulge which suggested a damaged side wall). I replaced the right front tire, had the wheels repaired, and had a front and rear alignment done. The vehicle has lost the smooth ride (from rear) that it had when the new tires were installed. I feel like I'm running knobby snow tires on the back. I've had them rebalanced and tire pressure is the recommended 32psi. I don't believe the suspension was damaged when I hit the curb but there is no immediately visible damage. Could the rear tire have been damaged without showing it? Just because it balances doesn't mean the tire wasn't damaged internally which is causing the rough ride? Your thoughts welcomed.
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