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  1. idM1028

    Tire belts going bad

    @Barrman thanks for the info. I didn't exactly think it was a good thing when I took it in there the first time and the only person who knew how to align the thing was the old codger that was working there. I'm starting to think a new set of tires and realignment is in order. Granted, not...
  2. idM1028

    Tire belts going bad

    @ Rick. Thanks for the info. 70-75 seemed a little high to me too. People who have followed behind me have already said they can see wheel and tire bouncing. When I had the problem the first time I took it into Firestone and had the alignment done. Not sure if they did the front or both...
  3. idM1028

    Tire belts going bad

    Supposedly the guy the tires were bought from was willing to warranty them. I really don't run the truck with a heavy load. The truck originally had troop seats (since removed) and all I keep in the bed is odds and ends I really don't care about having stolen (nothing that heavy. Probably not...
  4. idM1028

    Tire belts going bad

    @Bevanet: Thought of that. Haven't had them checked yet, but it's definitely a possibility. Might not be a good idea, but I could definitely swap tires and wheels around and see if the problem continues. I'm not sure at this point whether I should replace my tires or just wait for my new...
  5. idM1028

    Tire belts going bad

    First thing I did when I noticed it today was take it to the Firestone on the way home. The guy I bought the truck from said the tires were put on a year ago or so, but they were bought as surplus. The mechanic at the Firestone said the spare that's bad is 7 years old and the one on the other...
  6. idM1028

    Tire belts going bad

    I keep having problems with tire belts going bad in my M1028. It's always the the drivers side rear tire and I always know when its going bad because the truck will start wobbling from side to side at low speeds and will start shaking badly at about 45-50 mph, which with the speedo the way it...
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