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Tire Issues 200

posted by  Dave Stevens on  Sun Mar 21 08:26 CST 2004
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My experience is that underinflation accentuates the symptoms produced by a tire that has ply separation under the tread (tread face bulges). Over inflation will often accentuate the symptoms produced by a tire that has the sidewalls scuffed too thin (side bulges). Underinflation by itself (at least down to about 20 psi) should not produce any noticeable problems other than mushy handling and a slight pull to one side. Check that the rim is not contributing to the problem, like damage from potholes or curbs. Raise the car and spin the rim against a fixed reference point marker (like a washable felt pen held on top of a wood box) to check the side and under faces outside the rim sill where the tire bead seats. Check inside and outside of the rim. Rims are more susceptible to pot hole damage with low tire inflation. Alloy rims are also more susceptible to damage with low profile tires.
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Dave -not to be confused with a real expert, just goofing around at this






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