Driving around this spring/summer, I knew at least two of Baby Blue's tires were out of balance. I brought the car to the tire shop today. As it turns out, two of my wheels are somewhat out-of-round in that they have a degree of vertical movement on the tire balancer. The shop did a decent job to compensate for it, but really, the only way to fix this is to replace the wheels. Is there anyone that makes the stock wheels new for the Sprite, or do I need to take my chances with finding used wheels?
I had also feared that the tire shop was either going to cross thread a lug or break a stud with their air tools. They did not disappoint in that regard as they managed to snap one of the studs on the right front wheel. Of course, the shop will replace it. My question is: How safe is it to drive with only three lugs holding the front wheel?
I had also feared that the tire shop was either going to cross thread a lug or break a stud with their air tools. They did not disappoint in that regard as they managed to snap one of the studs on the right front wheel. Of course, the shop will replace it. My question is: How safe is it to drive with only three lugs holding the front wheel?