[FC] Tire question

[Paul Steinberg]

I learned a long time ago that it is best not to take chances that someone 
will know the idiosyncrasies of the Corvair, and I have always advised the 
person the proper procedure along with giving them the service manuals.  I 
don't expect the common mechanic to know everything about every car. 
Whenever I have a Corvair aligned, I explain the correct procedure and 
reference the service manual.  I also stay with the car to make sure that it 
is done correctly.  There was one shop that I didn't have to do this with, 
but they closed last year, so now I am using another shop for alignment 
work.  As for expecting the shop to bear the cost of the tires, I think that 
you are just daydreaming if you think that will happen.
Paul in CT
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ben and Lynn Stiles" <lbstiles at verizon.net>
To: <corvanatics at corvair.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 5:18 PM
Subject: [FC] Tire question


> Suppose your mechanic replaced your FC's rear suspension before you left
> for Iowa this Summer but did not have the van realigned to proper specs
> as part of the procedure.
>
> Then suppose you drove over 2000 miles with your FC "dogging" down the
> road on a diagonal course because of misalignment and your rear tires
> wore out. Badly. You were unaware of the lack of proper alignment as you
> thought your mechanic knew better and would take care of your vehicle.
>
> Further suppose your mechanic, upon your complaint, had the van aligned
> at your cost and then merely rotated the worn tires to the front of the 
> van.
>
> Would you call this irresponsible behavior on the part of your mechanic?
> Would you ask for replacement of both worn out tires? Would you be upset
> if your mechanic ignored several such requests?
>
> Just wondering...
>
> Ben
>
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