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Old March 27th, 2010, 08:20 AM
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What could it be?

I posted this but im not sure if its in the right area:

https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...t-problem.html
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Old March 27th, 2010, 09:09 AM
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I would jack it up and try to wiggle the offending tire back and forth. It should help you find out why. The front end may have something loose depending on who rebuilt it. Good luck.
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Old March 27th, 2010, 09:10 AM
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that would work, but i have no jack guess ill see if it will make it to the shop
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Old March 27th, 2010, 10:39 AM
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Call a tow. The last thing you want is the front tire coming off on you.
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Old March 31st, 2010, 04:41 PM
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Took it to a wheel place today, the right front wheel had 1 broken lug and the wheel was off center. Got it replaced and centered correctly, and just checked the right left to check it and ALL the lugs were loose! Had everything removed, cleaned the brakes and tightened and recenter the wheels. Driving perfect now! Thanks everyone!
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Glad you did the safe thing, and more glad it worked out well. When I find an honest shop I always give them my business.
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Old March 31st, 2010, 04:48 PM
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Wheels like those need to be torqued properly.....probably never was and the reason for the lugs loosening up! Glad you caught it before anything serious happened.....
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Old March 31st, 2010, 05:02 PM
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Should ALLWAYS get wheels retoqured after driving 20-50 miles.Had snow tire installed once watched the tire guy toqure the wheels drove home retoqured the wheels they loose,not falling off loose but loose enough to be concerned.Alum wheel are the worst for this.

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Old March 31st, 2010, 08:18 PM
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Glad it turned out ok and you did not damage the car or hurt yourself. I assume they also checked the back wheels as well?
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