so i have been chasing this steering wheel vibration...
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i did a little inspecting after few google searches. on the inside of the front passenger side there is a ridge that none of the other tires have. runs from the lip of the rim to the tread. hard to see, but enough to cast a little shadow in the right light. hopefully(sounds weird) that is the bad guy and some tires will fix it. drove just a little while ago.....loop-loop....womp womp womp......relaxing rhythm despite its cause.
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Re: so i have been chasing this steering wheel vibration...
first off, stop driving it if it's that bad or put the spare on, your not being smart driving it making that noise.
And yes usually a sidewall bulge or ripple can be a sign of a bad belt, also the flatness of a tire will show that. Take it off and see how straight it rolls or if it has a really bad angle to it.
I got a sidewall egg on one of my tires on my legacy and I bought new tires within a day, it's not smart to drive with something like that.
And yes usually a sidewall bulge or ripple can be a sign of a bad belt, also the flatness of a tire will show that. Take it off and see how straight it rolls or if it has a really bad angle to it.
I got a sidewall egg on one of my tires on my legacy and I bought new tires within a day, it's not smart to drive with something like that.
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its hot as horse patties right now so i'm gonna get working later this evening. not driving anymore today since i dont have anything to do. callin around to get the best prices. the shop i normally use doesnt have the size in stock
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Re: so i have been chasing this steering wheel vibration...
Thats odd... 205/55/16, or 195/70/14 and even 205/60/15 are all pretty common sizes.
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well so far every place i have called said they would have to order.......dont even have used sets......different size?
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16 inch tires are getting pretty rare actually, which is quite odd. I have to call the used tire place twice a week for a month before I get a full set for the beater. Been that way for a few years.

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Re: so i have been chasing this steering wheel vibration...
i found a place in town with a full set for 125 mounted and balanced.....heading down tomorrow. also found me a treasure a couple hours away that i refuse to tell anyone about..... 
