Suggestion for Tire Vibrations
01-11-2004, 09:42 PM
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Suggestion for Tire Vibrations
Hi All. I saw a post over at VTEC.NET that I thought was interesting.
http://www.vtec.net/forums/one-messa...sage_id=189389
Basically, the suggestion for those having tire vibrations is to drop tire pressure to 26psi for 40-50 miles, and then correct it back to 32. The reason I think this is interesting is that my tires (on which I didn't do this) have improved gradually over the first 1800 miles or so. I also needed a balance tweak, but I'm also convinced that the tires got better over time. I have a feeling that something's going on that's causing a more persistent flat spot in these tires, beyond the normal low-temp, low-duration flat spot that occurs after sitting for a few hours in cold weather. At any rate, I thought it a reasonable thing to try.
I'd appreciate hearing from any of you having the problem who try it and find it either works or doesn't.
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Bruce
http://www.vtec.net/forums/one-messa...sage_id=189389
Basically, the suggestion for those having tire vibrations is to drop tire pressure to 26psi for 40-50 miles, and then correct it back to 32. The reason I think this is interesting is that my tires (on which I didn't do this) have improved gradually over the first 1800 miles or so. I also needed a balance tweak, but I'm also convinced that the tires got better over time. I have a feeling that something's going on that's causing a more persistent flat spot in these tires, beyond the normal low-temp, low-duration flat spot that occurs after sitting for a few hours in cold weather. At any rate, I thought it a reasonable thing to try.
I'd appreciate hearing from any of you having the problem who try it and find it either works or doesn't.
Regards,
Bruce
01-11-2004, 09:45 PM
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I saw that post too; my read was that it's a classic case of the service department taking a shot in the dark to get rid of the problem customer temporarily.
Even if it works, which I doubt, tires that shift and squirm and need to be temporarily underinflated to bring them into line aren't for me.
My solution is to replace them with something that doesn't need this kind of mistreatment.
Mike
Even if it works, which I doubt, tires that shift and squirm and need to be temporarily underinflated to bring them into line aren't for me.
My solution is to replace them with something that doesn't need this kind of mistreatment.
Mike
01-11-2004, 11:23 PM
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Acura should do better research for the definition of performance/luxury vehicles. Acura should fully test TL before the date they start to sell the cars.
We believe Acura is working on the issues to fix this vibration, and hesitate to make a final decision since TL has the good sale records so far.
Acura may also fire those ppl inputing EL42s, they didn't do well with what they suppose to do. Tons of ppl are looking for jobs now, IMO, the new guys should do better jobs than those old ppl.
Acura should replace all EL42s by better rating tires, period.
We believe Acura is working on the issues to fix this vibration, and hesitate to make a final decision since TL has the good sale records so far.
Acura may also fire those ppl inputing EL42s, they didn't do well with what they suppose to do. Tons of ppl are looking for jobs now, IMO, the new guys should do better jobs than those old ppl.
Acura should replace all EL42s by better rating tires, period.
01-12-2004, 12:22 AM
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Dropping it to 26psi heats up the tires, and is an attempt to "heat cycle" the tires. But I am not sure if this will do it, especially in the winter.
If done correctly, tires will last longer, but it is not a vibration reduction thing.
If done correctly, tires will last longer, but it is not a vibration reduction thing.
01-12-2004, 02:00 AM
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Originally posted by need4spd
Dropping it to 26psi heats up the tires, and is an attempt to "heat cycle" the tires. But I am not sure if this will do it, especially in the winter.
If done correctly, tires will last longer, but it is not a vibration reduction thing.
Dropping it to 26psi heats up the tires, and is an attempt to "heat cycle" the tires. But I am not sure if this will do it, especially in the winter.
If done correctly, tires will last longer, but it is not a vibration reduction thing.
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