[FC] Tire question

[David Ziegler, III]

I'd want to know "who's your mechanic?"

Dave Ziegler
CORVAIR THERAPY
mechanical repair, light restoration



> Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2011 17:18:07 -0500
> From: lbstiles at verizon.net
> To: corvanatics at corvair.org
> 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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