[Healeys] Balancing brakes drums the right way

[Bob Spidell]

FWIW, for at least one manufacturer of tires suitable for our cars 
shaving voids their tires' warranty, if that matters to anyone 
(returning tires probably isn't practical for most of us anyway).

My BN2 had horrendous scuttle shake until I got new wheels and tires, 
properly balanced, and now the shake is completely gone. No other 
'tricks' or mods required. I figure that will last until I hit the first 
bad pothole.

Bob


On 5/22/2023 3:02 AM, rfbegani at gmail.com wrote:
>
> When I installed all rebuilt original designs hocks with the 
> rebuilding of my 67 BJ8, I had New Michelin tires shipped from 
> Longstone in the UK to me in Florida, where I mounted and balanced 
> them.  Because the engine was not finished, I took them to a Tire 
> Specialist who had been shaving tires for years and had the proper 
> machine and fittings.  I still get a little vibration at 60 mph and 
> then it goes away. Next time I want to take the car apart I will have 
> the drums and the drive shaft balance.  Meanwhile, I do not go 100 mph.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Bob Begani
>
> 67 BJ8
>
>
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