Possible Dented Rim

[Dolby]

About 20,000km ago I hit a smallish (believe it or not!) pothole which burst my tyre - and I had to replace all 4 tyres. I obviously did balancing and alignment at the same time.

I drove out but there was a fair amount of shudder about 100km/h ... and I went back the following day. The manager himself said he'd do the balancing himself as accurately as possible - and after an hour with him, it seemed 98% done. In fact, after a day when I was actually looking for a vibration, it seemed gone and I've driven for over a year happy.

Fast forward to a few weeks ago and I decided to rotate my tyres to even the wear and took it to another branch. During the balancing they called me over and said he can't rotate, as he can't seem to balance the one tyre. He said he wasn't sure why, but maybe I'd hit a pothole .... and then I remembered the year before :/

I explained I had hit a pothole but everything had been OK the last year - and he came back with the tyre being on the rear before that and now (after rotation) it'd be on the front ... so I'd pick up more vibration. He was right - there is vibration ... from 80km/h upwards. At 140km/h it seems alright again, but I can't go everywhere at 140km/h

So now my options are :

1) Take it back to the original branch and ask the manager to redo balancing himself again, since he got it almost perfect last time.

2) Ask them to remove the mag from the front, but keep the tyre on the front.

3) Bite the bullet and get it checked and repaired.

I'm thinking 3) - but how much does this cost? Any of the 'normal' guys do it (TWT, Speedy, SuperQuick) or do I need to find a specialist? Also - anyone reputable? I'm in Northriding

 

[phiber]

I would suggest 3. 2 cant be too costly, most tyre shops that can change a tyre will take it off one rim and put it on another for you.

 

[Dolby]

I actually meant 3 I'll edit.

 

[BrianB]

Last time I went to get my tyres rotated at TWT they showed me that my wheel was buckled, they sent it to get repaired, it cost around R450.

 

[froot]

It's best to have it fixed properly, hence #3.
Speed wobbles can be a dangerous affair.

 

[etwylite]

Best to have it repaired.

Its a specialist job and although the tyre guys will take the wheel from you, they will outsource the repair and mark it up to you. Rather go direct.

try magsurgeon.co.za in Honeydew

Price starts from R400 depending on damage.

Also I think wheel should be xrayed if I remember correctly.

 

[Dolby]

Oh - that's cheaper than I thought.

And Magsurgeon is not too far, but the site they say 13-18" ... I'm just out :/ I'll give them a call on Monday anyway and see if there is anything they can do

Thanks

EDIT : Sent him a mail anyhow

 

[Safrica]

Martines in benoni

 

[intel8080]

Hey, why do you have to 'rotate' your tires? Take a good tip: never ever rotate tires on a vehicle! Even more so on a performance vehicle. The workshops will want you to rotate them because they will sell more rubber to you. If your vehicle does wear out the tires unevenly, go and check/fix your wheel alignment and replace the abnormal worn-out tire.

 

[froot]

Hey, why do you have to 'rotate' your tires? Take a good tip: never ever rotate tires on a vehicle! Even more so on a performance vehicle. The workshops will want you to rotate them because they will sell more rubber to you. If your vehicle does wear out the tires unevenly, go and check/fix your wheel alignment and replace the abnormal worn-out tire.

Some (or most) vehicles go through rubber front/back a lot quicker than the other end.
I get for instance, 40k on the back and 60k on the front... if I don't rotate them I end up losing 20k on 2 tyres, which gets pricey later on...

 

[wily me]

It's best to have it fixed properly, hence #3.
Speed wobbles can be a dangerous affair.

Specially so on wet roads, vibrations and shudders may lead to some unexpected problems and/or loss of control.

 

[Dolby]

Hey, why do you have to 'rotate' your tires?

Some (or most) vehicles go through rubber front/back a lot quicker than the other end.

Exactly my issue.

Fronts wear faster than backs - and I'd rather replace all 4 at once

 

[BrianB]

Exactly my issue.

Fronts wear faster than backs - and I'd rather replace all 4 at once

Same here.

 

[KSINGH]

Hitech mag repairs. Check sns mag for advert.

 

[KSINGH]

Hey, why do you have to 'rotate' your tires? Take a good tip: never ever rotate tires on a vehicle! Even more so on a performance vehicle. The workshops will want you to rotate them because they will sell more rubber to you. If your vehicle does wear out the tires unevenly, go and check/fix your wheel alignment and replace the abnormal worn-out tire.

Its more about creating an even wear and replacing all tyres at once instead of some earlier. My rear wheel drive car wears out the left rear much faster as thats where the drive shaft is.

 

[intel8080]

is nothing wrong having to replace 2 tires and then the other 2. However, driving with one tire on different wheels can cost you ways more then the price of the tires. Much more. For the first few 100 km is a disaster waiting to happen especially on a wet surface and at speed! The tire has 10 to 15% less grip because it threads unnaturally. It will wear out very quick to adapt to the new setting! You don't really save much. The only one really profiting are the tire shops. Some will even encourage you to do just that. Last century it was regarded as pretty normal but today is very quick and cheap to sort out your wheel alignment on a electronic/laser system. Further,some performance tires are designed to only rotate in one direction. My car gives 65 thousand on the rear and 50 on the front tires. To drive 50 thousand km takes me almost 3 years. I don't mind having only 2 new tires on the vehicle at any one time as long as the other 2 are 101% and nicely worn in where they are supposed to work. Keep in mind, if you exchange front to back NONE of your tires work as they were working! Not oven one! The best you can see this problem on a wet road. I have done the test for a number of friends. On a rainy day go to a lone and fairly strait road. Drive at exactly 60kmh and when you pass some mark next to the road,hit the brake. Don't worry the ABS will kick in and you'll stop. Note the distance required. Have all your wheels changed (front to back) and immediately do the same test. You'll be surprised what a difference it makes.