Re: [AMC-list] 71 Gremlin Shakes At 60

[Ken Ames <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx>]

Perhaps not balancing the rear tires goes back to earlier times when tires were
skinny and highway speeds were 50 mph. Balancing the front would fix a steering
wheel shimmy. The rears can be as bad as the front for out-of-balance. I've
always done all 4.

Ken 


Quoting "Mr. AMC" <amc74hornet@xxxxxxxxx>:

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> I'd also check the balance of the rear wheels and tires also. Had a new set
> of E-60 114's put on the rear of my 74 Hornet and it all of a sudden it had a
> vibration. Had them balance and it was cured. This was the first time it
> happened to me 25 years ago after having driven for some 15 previous years.
> Since then I always have the rears balanced. I have been told by some tire
> shops over the years it is unnecessary but I insist. Never had that problem
> again.
> "Doc"
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