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12/19/12, 11:23 AM
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need some help
So I just traded rims and tires with a guy from the forums and on the way home my drive was horrible, the wheel was shaking like crazy at high speeds so I just left CC on at 60, while I was there I noticed one bald tire but didn't really care cuz I wanted the rims and figured I have to replace at least one tire. Now that I'm home and looking at the bald tire it says "inside" on it, so I'm not sure what that means. I plan to take it to get balanced and a new tire this weekend, any help or advice you guys have would be great.
12/19/12, 11:27 AM
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Could be out of balance, could have a bubble on the inside of the tire, could be a bent rim, could be a tire out of round. Inside means that side of the tire should be mounted facing inward, sounds like someone mounted the tire incorrectly
12/19/12, 11:31 AM
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Ok well looking closely at the rims it doesn't look like anything is bent or damaged, which is why I went through with it, I really hope I just need a balance. As far as the tires go, what so you think I should do about the mismatch? Cuz the front two are the same, but the back two are not
12/19/12, 01:09 PM
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Ok well looking closely at the rims it doesn't look like anything is bent or damaged, which is why I went through with it, I really hope I just need a balance. As far as the tires go, what so you think I should do about the mismatch? Cuz the front two are the same, but the back two are not
12/19/12, 07:38 PM
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If one tire has the word "inside" on it... that tire needs to be removed from the wheel and turned around. You may have rotaional tires, which makes a significant difference in how they ride, if they are not installed properly. Replace the damaged tire for your own safety... and that of other drivers on the road.