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carguy8888 Junkie
Name : Brian Cohen Joined : 2019-01-07 Post Count : 805 Merit : 8
| Subject: Do I need rear tires? Mon May 31, 2021 1:59 pm | |
| About a year and a half ago I unfortunately did not know better and purchased inexpensive tires. I have a shake from the rear which becomes most noticeable between 65 - 70. Problem is most of my driving is at 65-70. It bothers me because I finally got my front end to ride beautifully. The tires were originally road balanced and I noticed the driver rear has a lot of weight. The installer mentioned to me they looked out of round when they were being balanced when new. I also learned it does not pay to buy from online companies and have the tires mounted and balanced because because if there is a problem you know how it goes. I hate to throw out these tires because they look brand new but am I wasting my time trying to have them rebalanced? | |
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Jack the R Master
Joined : 2007-01-16 Post Count : 8072 Merit : 105
| Subject: Re: Do I need rear tires? Mon May 31, 2021 3:31 pm | |
| Is it an el cheapo brand? I bought Firestones from Tire Rack and had no problem with them. | |
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carguy8888 Junkie
Name : Brian Cohen Joined : 2019-01-07 Post Count : 805 Merit : 8
| Subject: Re: Do I need rear tires? Mon May 31, 2021 3:38 pm | |
| Yes, they are Milestar's which are made by Nanking. They're probably a knock off to begin with LOL. I asked the rep when I bought them what's the difference between a brand name tire and a no-name brand. He said the technology and brand recognition and I would be fine with the no name brand. Of course I know better now. | |
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Jack the R Master
Joined : 2007-01-16 Post Count : 8072 Merit : 105
| Subject: Re: Do I need rear tires? Mon May 31, 2021 6:13 pm | |
| If three out of four are good I suppose you could roll the dice on replacing the one bad tire, and use it for a spare.
Or you could treat it as one of those expensive life lessons and move on with a new set of tires from a good brand.
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carguy8888 Junkie
Name : Brian Cohen Joined : 2019-01-07 Post Count : 805 Merit : 8
| Subject: Re: Do I need rear tires? Mon May 31, 2021 6:21 pm | |
| Exactly, thankfully I can probably get away with two, maybe I'll have them check the one with a lot of weight and see if it's savable if not then I know I have to go for the rear tires. | |
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LARRY70GS Aficionado
Name : Larry Age : 68 Location : Oakland Gardens, NY Joined : 2007-01-23 Post Count : 2193 Merit : 150
| Subject: Re: Do I need rear tires? Mon May 31, 2021 7:04 pm | |
| Brian,
Cooper CS5 Gran Touring, best riding tire I have ever had on the Riv,
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Cooper&tireModel=CS5+Grand+Touring&partnum=26TR6CS5GT _________________ 98 Riviera SC3800 All stock except gutted air box. 1970 Buick GS455 Stage1, TSP built 470BBB, 602HP/589TQ Best MPH, 116.06 MPH, Best ET, 11.54 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHCda-t_Jls https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfT2tEO4XcU
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carguy8888 Junkie
Name : Brian Cohen Joined : 2019-01-07 Post Count : 805 Merit : 8
| Subject: Re: Do I need rear tires? Mon May 31, 2021 7:09 pm | |
| I didn't realize you actually had them on your car but that's exactly what I'm going to buy. We were together when you asked your buddy at the shop. I was just trying to see if I could squeak and not buy the tire LOL. | |
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Calvin90 Amateur
Name : Calvin Buenavides Joined : 2020-09-14 Post Count : 24 Merit : 0
| Subject: Re: Do I need rear tires? Tue Jun 01, 2021 9:08 pm | |
| Make sure to share your experience with this tire after installing and running them on your car. | |
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carguy8888 Junkie
Name : Brian Cohen Joined : 2019-01-07 Post Count : 805 Merit : 8
| Subject: Re: Do I need rear tires? Tue Jun 01, 2021 10:10 pm | |
| Np, if it's good enough for Larry I'm sure it will be good enough for me | |
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Diana123 Rookie
Name : Diana Joined : 2020-07-12 Post Count : 13 Merit : 0
| Subject: Re: Do I need rear tires? Wed Aug 04, 2021 5:29 am | |
| My Michelin tires were purchased from 4wheelonline, and I am quite pleased because they were purchased at a fair price. | |
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carguy8888 Junkie
Name : Brian Cohen Joined : 2019-01-07 Post Count : 805 Merit : 8
| Subject: Re: Do I need rear tires? Wed Aug 04, 2021 5:42 pm | |
| I'm still waiting on my tire place to fix their road balance machine before I do anything. | |
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71stagegs Enthusiast
Name : steve Age : 71 Location : L.I NY Joined : 2008-03-09 Post Count : 192 Merit : 2
| Subject: Re: Do I need rear tires? Sat Aug 07, 2021 12:28 pm | |
| Brian i think you should take the riv to Belmore next friday night and Smoke those tires when you leave like that 800 hp dodge did LOL | |
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carguy8888 Junkie
Name : Brian Cohen Joined : 2019-01-07 Post Count : 805 Merit : 8
| Subject: Re: Do I need rear tires? Sat Aug 07, 2021 3:23 pm | |
| I missed that Dodge lol. I hope one of those geniuses don't get us thrown out of there. | |
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