Superjim
08-29-08, 08:44 AM
Took the DTS yesterday to have the wheels balanced before leaving on a 5000 mile road trip.
Nice guy at Discount Tire said, "We will balance them but it may not help much on the front two... they are pretty much wore out. The back ones are fine."
I looked at them and they were almost down to the wear bars.
It is kinda odd, that if you look at them from an angle, like when they are actually ON THE CAR.. they don't look that worn at all. But if you look at them STRAIGHT ON... it is obvious. The front ones were really wore out.
I NEVER LET MY TIRES GET THAT WORN. :) :)
I can't believe I let them go this long.
I have been known to point out other peoples tires and suggest that they need new ones... and then I do THIS. :)
I was planning on replacing them when I got back, not now, but at least now I have two new ones. The other two still have quite a bit of tread on them. Will replace them in a few months.
When they balanced them, one took 2 1/4 ounces of weight. The other one was 4 3/4. I had them turn the tire 180 degrees on the wheel, and it then took 2 ounces.
I didn't have time to take them to get them Road Force balanced. If I have any vibration I will do that when I get back.
Going to head out late this afternoon..I hope... and go to Glacier Natl Park on the border of Montana and Canada.
Fairly long drive from Texas, up there and back.
I may experiment with different fuel grades, and see what (if any) effects it has on mileage and power.
TulasVic and a couple of others have commented on mid grade. Might try that.
There is a lot more difference in price between regular and premium now, than there used to be. :)
Texas Jim
Nice guy at Discount Tire said, "We will balance them but it may not help much on the front two... they are pretty much wore out. The back ones are fine."
I looked at them and they were almost down to the wear bars.
It is kinda odd, that if you look at them from an angle, like when they are actually ON THE CAR.. they don't look that worn at all. But if you look at them STRAIGHT ON... it is obvious. The front ones were really wore out.
I NEVER LET MY TIRES GET THAT WORN. :) :)
I can't believe I let them go this long.
I have been known to point out other peoples tires and suggest that they need new ones... and then I do THIS. :)
I was planning on replacing them when I got back, not now, but at least now I have two new ones. The other two still have quite a bit of tread on them. Will replace them in a few months.
When they balanced them, one took 2 1/4 ounces of weight. The other one was 4 3/4. I had them turn the tire 180 degrees on the wheel, and it then took 2 ounces.
I didn't have time to take them to get them Road Force balanced. If I have any vibration I will do that when I get back.
Going to head out late this afternoon..I hope... and go to Glacier Natl Park on the border of Montana and Canada.
Fairly long drive from Texas, up there and back.
I may experiment with different fuel grades, and see what (if any) effects it has on mileage and power.
TulasVic and a couple of others have commented on mid grade. Might try that.
There is a lot more difference in price between regular and premium now, than there used to be. :)
Texas Jim