[DML] Re: Tire Balancing

["DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@xxxx>]

Gary,

The DeLorean suspension and steering system will perform best when
adjustments are within a very narrow range of the specified tolerances. The
'on the car spin balance" is a more conclusive procedure. 

The standard, Pep Boys, type computer balance procedures balance the tire
to the wheel. The "on the car spin balance" the wheels to the body. 

In more simple terms, the on the car spin balance system greatly reduces
the common situation of taking your DeLorean into the alignment shop and
quickly returning as soon as you drive at speed when you discover that you
get wheel shimmy and or body vibration at certain speeds.

A front and rear alignment is highly recommended when ever you replace the
tires on your DeLorean.

DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx>
Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com>

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> From: DeLorean31@xxxx
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [DML] Tire Balancing
> Date: Tuesday, August 31, 1999 2:55 AM
> 
> I recently purchased the Yokohamas for my D. I was wondering how many
owners 
> have had them spin balanced while on the car or do most people just
balance 
> the tires on the rims while they are off the car? Before I search for a
shop 
> that can spin balance on the car, is the ride just as well if I have my 
> mechanic balance them while he has them off the car? Also should the 
> alignment be checked or anything else done while changing the tires?
> 
> Gary
> VIN3360