Fwd: <VV> Tire Question

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In a message dated 2/17/2005 9:30:11 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
airvair@richnet.net writes:

> My options 
> >are to have the tires "shaved" to make them round again, or toss them 
> 

The flat spots on the tires may or may not even out over time.  I put new 
tires on a car that then took several more years of repairs before it could be 
driven.  It took almost two weeks for the "flat" spots to even out.  If you 
continue to drive yours be sure to check for ply separation at the sidewall where 
it meets the tread.  Sometimes, if the tires sit too long, they will start to 
come apart.  And tires do "age" because of exposure to the elements 
(especially ozone).  Shaving would seem to be a waste of money as the tires will 
continue to reshape themselves as they are driven.

Bob Hall

Group Corvair
'64 'Brier
'65 Corsa
2 '68 Monzas
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My experience is that if it is in the wheel, then such a wheel should 
just be scrapped. Yes, you can run it, and maybe if you're lucky, the 
vibration might "wear out" of it. Somewhat. But you'll probably put more 
wear INTO your shocks, etc. On a beater, you might get away with it. 
Shaving is an option, but a poor one, especially if there's nothing 
wrong with the tire itself.

-Mark C

Jim Houston wrote:

> I recently purchased a "parts" car that had a set of nearly new tires 
> on it.  I had them inspected, remounted (white walls out), and 
> balanced by the local Cooper dealer (the tires are Cooper).  The tire 
> shop put a note on the work order that says "wheels and tires are out 
> of round.  Will vibrate".   They are correct -- there is a vibration.  
> I have made the leap to conclude that sitting for a couple of years 
> without moving caused the "out of round" condition.  My question is - 
> will driving the car eliminate the out of round condition?  My options 
> are to have the tires "shaved" to make them round again, or toss them 
> and go back to my mag wheels and tires, or ?????       Thoughts from 
> the gurus would be welcomed.
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