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Re: [TR] Wheel Shimmy

To: Randall <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [TR] Wheel Shimmy
From: Greg Bengeult <gregbengeult@comcast.net>
Date: Thu, 01 Nov 2007 18:01:01 -0700
Randall wrote:
> 
> I still think the best method is on-car balancing.  That way you balance not
> only the wheel and tire, but all the rotating components.  Although rare, it
> is possible to have a brake drum or hub be out of balance enough to cause
> problems.  And this also points out any problems with distorted hubs, etc.
> 

I can attest to the fact that hubs and brake rotors can be out of
balance.  I don't have wire wheels -- I started out with steel and
graduated to alloy.  I chased a 60 MPH shimmy for a long time, through
two sets of wheels, and I was only able to get rid of it by replacing my
front brake rotors.

Greg
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