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Old Jan 9, 2004 | 09:35 PM
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Good to check

Its a good idea to check after anyones work,i once lost every wheel weight when i left a name brand tire store- took it back then got home n checked the lugs whadda ya figure 3 of 5 on one wheel loose------hangover? wheel weights n 3 lugs???/TR
 
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Old Jan 9, 2004 | 09:35 PM
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Good to check

Its a good idea to check after anyones work,i once lost every wheel weight when i left a name brand tire store- took it back then got home n checked the lugs whadda ya figure 3 of 5 on one wheel loose------hangover? wheel weights n 3 lugs???/TR
 
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Old Jan 10, 2004 | 03:04 AM
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If all of the lugs are loose to begin with then it wouldn't take long for them to fall of. You have a lot of vibration when that wheel starts to wobble.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2004 | 08:36 AM
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Whew! You need to head for the nearest casino asap!
The world is full of nasty people that do stupid stuff like loosening lug nuts as a joke. Happened to me once, but luckily I noticed before any damage was done.
I hear that oxyclean stuff can get the stain and smell out of your seat.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2004 | 04:14 PM
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Too late, threw those undies away. Anyone know if it is a pain in the a$$ to pull the rotors up front because I have one that is shot from hitting the ground?!
 
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Old Jan 11, 2004 | 11:34 AM
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glad to hear your alright man...i would definately go back to that tire store and have them pay for new tire and rotor!!!!!
and yes..it is apain in the a$$ to pull the front rotors.....good luck and have fun
 
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Old Jan 11, 2004 | 12:14 PM
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Thank god you and your family is all right. You guys were very lucky.

Your story is going to make me check my tires. i was coming back from Philadelphia and i started to get a vibration from my right front tire. Thanks for the story and saving my driver's seat. it's comfy i would hate to have to change it because of the odor
 
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