Tire balancing
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tire wear problem
for what it's worth I had terrible vibration problems with my new 2004 F150. To make a long story short, after several tries at balancing, rebalancing, etc. they finally had to replace all 4 tires which fixed the problem.
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go get some Michelin LTX M/S...you'll be very happy you did. I'm throwing a set on my truck as soon as these Goodyears start giving out. I just can't justify the $800 to the wife just yet
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I'd probably be happy Michelons too, but when I buy a new truck I expect it to perform without added monies for tires. They FINALLY fixed the problem & I was happy.
BTW, Thank you for your service to our country!! I'm retired USCG and was stationed at Groton, CT for a time. My neighbors were all Sub Sailors. A fine bunch. I'm still in contact with a retired "Chief of the Boat". Hank
BTW, Thank you for your service to our country!! I'm retired USCG and was stationed at Groton, CT for a time. My neighbors were all Sub Sailors. A fine bunch. I'm still in contact with a retired "Chief of the Boat". Hank
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Hey StevenW, if you look at some of the older posts, you'll see that those Continentals have been a re-occuring problem for people. If you can't get them to give you aftermarket "credit" so you can buy a better tire, see if they'll slap some Goodyear Wrangler At/S on your truck. That's what my truck came with and so far it's been a great tire. Stay away from the BFG's as well. You'll get into similar issues and probly be out of warranty before they pop up.
Thanks you Hankroe.
Thanks you Hankroe.
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Originally Posted by tylus
Hey StevenW, if you look at some of the older posts, you'll see that those Continentals have been a re-occuring problem for people. If you can't get them to give you aftermarket "credit" so you can buy a better tire, see if they'll slap some Goodyear Wrangler At/S on your truck. That's what my truck came with and so far it's been a great tire. Stay away from the BFG's as well. You'll get into similar issues and probly be out of warranty before they pop up.
Thanks you Hankroe.
Thanks you Hankroe.
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Did you know your tires are covered under the 3yr 36K mile warranty for excessive wear. There is a TSB out on this. I had mine replaced free of charge at 29K miles. Don't let them give you the run around! If they do call Ford! Print this letter!
Last edited by KevinM; Nov 28, 2006 at 01:12 PM.
