K_Kinnison Posted August 15, 2001 Posted August 15, 2001 Driving along in my Blue 88' VW Fox 4-door, with "Hard-driving" Tick mounted on the hood. This morning on my way to work i was concerned about the "wiggling" of my steering wheel. Car drove straight, but the Driving wheel moved +/- 5 degrees as i drove it around 60-65 MPH. When i stopped at work, it was still dark so i couldn't see anything, i had my CV-joints inspected not to long ago, and had the boots replaced as a precauction. Well, i got done with work, and totally forgot about the problem... drove home... Then i went off to do some errands and i notcied as i was turning into a parking lot the wheel.. when not held went about +/- 20 degrees of movement... i looked at my tires.. they were not flat... so i decided to go immidantly home after this last errand. Car did not drive erratically when i dorve the 3 miles home... still had the wiggle... Finally get home... check the driver side front tire... jacked it up, and spun the tire.. nothing... as i had the driver side still up, i notices silver things sticking out of my front passanger tire. The tire had been worn down to the steel belts in 2 places, one on the inside, and one on the outsdie. Immidantly got the spare out (it was a real honest to good spare tire, and not one of those cheap imitation tires) and replaced it. I am just glad i didn't get a flat on my way to milwaukee this weekend. Seems like someone is looking out for me
K_Kinnison Posted August 16, 2001 Author Posted August 16, 2001 looks like need the front end aligned on my car.... and i found 2 un-used tires at my Dads with Mag rims... so repairs are only cost about $40 and i actaully gain 2 mag rims which are worth about $200 each
Guest Zoom Rabbit Posted August 16, 2001 Posted August 16, 2001 If you're adept at striking a wheelie off the nearest fire hydrant at takeoff, driving on only two good tires will work just fine.
Guest Thrawn Posted August 17, 2001 Posted August 17, 2001 Only you could turn a way of almost getting yourself killed into a way of incresing your car's value! ------------------ "You'd have to use a ladder to rise to my level of crap!" ThRaWn90,RAL_Thrawn,SOB_Thrawn Rogue 6
K_Kinnison Posted August 19, 2001 Author Posted August 19, 2001 the hood ornimant along is worth a fortune. Get tons of complinats and smiling faces from ppl who see it
Flying Beastie Posted August 20, 2001 Posted August 20, 2001 Originally posted by K_Kinnison: Seems like someone is looking out for me Or, more likely, someone else just doesn't want you. ------------------ Uh-oh. . . Don't try this at home, kids!
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