Miata Mailing List: September 1998, Message #26

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In a message dated 9/1/98 7:55:42 AM EST, jreuter@InfoAve.Net writes:

<< Actually the tech that mounted and balanced my tires couldn't read.  When
he
 got the reading down to .25 oz he wouldn't put one on because he said it was
 so small that I couldn't tell anyway. (true?)  On the one tire that took
 2.25 oz, I couldn't bribe him to roll it around and try it again.  The four
 wheel alignment was nailed right on the specs, but actually it feels like it
 tracked better before the alignment. The steering wheel is off 'just a tad'
 and I'm not sure one tooth on the hub won't be too much correction. (picky
 ain't I?)
 Jerry Reuter & Elf (Charleston, SC) >>

What an idiot! arrogant and hard headed as well. I'd ask for my money back if
possible and take it to a competent shop. Why should the balance be OK if it
is still off by .25 oz? the balance should be *exact* or as close to it as
practicable. That is the whole idea. Here in Atlanta we have Butler Tire
stores. The techs at these places are pickier than the customer and their
efforts definitely show. I'm sure that there are other shops with conciensious
technicians around. Please do the list a favor and publish the name of the
shop you went to. At least it helps the process of elimination.

Manuel