Try spinning them and observe them from the front. You may notice a
variation
from side to side. I feel confident replacing the tires will solve
most of your
problems. Our cars are very light and not driven frequently, they
don't wear
tires out - they die from old age.
GARY MARQUIS / FAT BASSET GARAGE
Chico California USA
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jeff Webster [SMTP:carfindr@tiac.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 1999 4:56 PM
> To: Marquis, Gary
> Cc: morgans@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: Kingpins/Morgan Shake!
>
> Thanks Gary,
> I have checked the tires for out of round, and the wheels for signs of
> warpage - both seem within an eight inch from low to high spots. The tires
> do almost certainly have flat spots, I have only about 22lbs in them now
> and
> they are 5.25 x 16 Avon crossplys. (brand new but with aged cracks from
> sitting so long over inflated) - bloody shame! I am going to tighten the
> loose tension rod on the passenger side next.
> Surely though, Flat spots in the tires would cause more of a vibration,
> than
> a wiggle?
>
> Regards,
>
> Jeff
>
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