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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 01:52 AM
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How will the mechanic know a tire is out of round vs out of balance? Brand new vehicle - tires "balanced" 3 times and still have vibration. Everyone say that prior place didn't balance correctly. Any suggestions?
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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 07:00 AM
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Hunter GSP 97000 does not even catch it. RETURN them immediately. I did it with my Falkens.
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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 05:29 PM
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Which make and model?
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Old Mar 11, 2005 | 08:12 PM
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Did they use the Hunter dial indicator on tire/wheel to check lateral/radial runout?
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Old Mar 15, 2005 | 06:51 AM
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Supposedly they look at "everything". A-holes!WVM knew I had problem & did their best.Falken 512
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Old Mar 16, 2005 | 05:16 AM
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They have to know how to set it up (properly), and they have to know (or care) what to look for. The whole purpose of this machine is to eliminate any potential problems before the tires go on the car in order to eliminate call-backs. Sounds like both of you had a less then stellar tech. :-(
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