[TR] Balancing TR6 Wheels

[tom white]

I don't know where the Space Coast is but there is a shop in San Jose that
does tire truing.  If you want a really smooth ride that is the only way to
go.

Best regards,
Tom



> Date: Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:36:06 -0400
> From: supertr6 at earthlink.net
> To: Dave1massey at cs.com
> CC: triumphs at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [TR] Balancing TR6 Wheels
>
> Every TR6 I've owned have shimmied at around 62 MPH.  The only time they
> haven't is when I've had the tires balanced on the car.  The problem is,
> I can't find anyone who does that anymore!  If anyone knows of someone
> around the Space Coast...
>
> Or, of course, has the machine to sell cheap!
>
> Joe
>
> Dave1massey at cs.com wrote:
> > In a message dated 10/20/2009 8:37:00 AM Central Daylight Time,
> > pethier at comcast.net writes:
> >
> >>> Of course the best way is to balance with the wheels on the car.  This
> >>> will
> >>> compensate for imbalances in the other rotating parts, too.
> >>>
> >> Only if you never remove the wheel.
> >>
> >> I'd rather be able to rotate the tires.
> >>
> >>
> > What's stopping you?  Just rotate and go back for a rebalance.
> >
> > Yes, it's a pain but if you want the ultimate in a smooth ride that's what
> > you do.
> >
> > On the other hand Smooth Ride and Triumph don't necessarily fit together.
> >
> > Dave
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