Miata Mailing List: April 1995, Message #31
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   From: a.mccombs3@genie.geis.com
Subject: I've got the shakes.
   Date: Sun, 2 Apr 1995 01:04:55 -0500

Out of round tires are a common cause of shakes in cars - either because of
flat spotting during braking or because they came that way from the
supplier.  I've had more problems with out of round tires purchased mail
order, than with tires purchased locally.  I know there has been a lot of
stuff RE: Mail order tire sources, but I'd rather pay a bit more (if any,
actually) and buy locally.  Yeah, they can sell out of round tires too, but
at least when you take it back, they can take care of it on the spot.  A
reputable mail order firm would also take care of it, but I don't care for
running around on the dinky spare for a week while the tire goes back.
Plus, you still have to pay the locals to dismount the tire, remount the new
tire, and balance the new tire all over again if you bought mail order.  If
you buy local, they should take care of the second time around for free.
 YMMV--
                                                --Jack M. & KANSEI--