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Rear tyres not round
shail:
Just had a service and I've been told that rear tyres are misshapen. Mechanic described then as like a 20p. He said I'm ok to drive on them but they will get noisier.
Annoyed as they only have 10k on them.
What's going on? Really don't want to keep replacing rears every 10k!
pudding:
Not even ultra cheap ditch finders go out of shape unless the car is parked for 10 years! Maybe he is just seeing abnormal tread wear and getting his wires crossed? Jack it up, hold a flat edge 5mm away from the tyre and spin the wheel. You'll soon see if it really is 20p shaped.
shail:
Might have to do what you advise to see what he's on about. Tyres are Michelin's so not cheap either!
pudding:
Ah there you go then! There's no way Michelins would go egg shaped or whatever he's claiming! Interesting issue, keep us posted!
mjmallia:
Jack the car up and spin the wheel yourself.......almost sounds like he is trying it on to get you to spend money!
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