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craiginsight 25 March 2013 09:28 AM

Help - wobble after tow from snow drift
 
Hi All,

Got pulled out of a snow drift last night by a 4x4. We used the towing eye at the back of my car but, now the car wobbles when I get to 40/50 mph.

Spoken to a few garages and they are saying it sounds like it will be more than just the wheel alignment. Has anybody had anything similar or got any advise?

Going to take it down to the garage in the next hour or so and would like to be armed with a bit of knowledge so I don't get ripped off.

Cheers
Craig

tubbytommy 25 March 2013 09:29 AM

is there ice/snow compacted inside the wheel?? this will throw it out of balance

craiginsight 25 March 2013 09:34 AM

Will go and check now and report back in a couple of minutes

craiginsight 25 March 2013 09:42 AM

Just checked and 2 wheels had hard packed snow/ice in the inside of the wheel. I'm at work now so will need to wait a little while before I take it for drive.

Fingers crossed this will be it mate, thanks for the tip. Feel a bit daft for not thinking of that myself but, I'll take the shame over an expensive trip to the garage..

ronjeramy 25 March 2013 12:37 PM

Is there any on the boot or spoiler as mine vibrated quite bady until I cleared it all off. :)

craiginsight 26 March 2013 11:58 AM

Hi All,

Well I'm pleased to report it was just the ice left in the wheel. It's a bit embarrassing that I didn't pick up on that myself but, thanks for the help, it's very much appreciated.

Craig

Mouser 26 March 2013 06:09 PM


Originally Posted by tubbytommy (Post 11035633)
is there ice/snow compacted inside the wheel?? this will throw it out of balance

Good advice there.:thumb: Something to watch out for in future.

alphaj12 26 March 2013 06:38 PM

Would never have thought of that

One to remember

scooby800 26 March 2013 11:40 PM


Originally Posted by tubbytommy (Post 11035633)
is there ice/snow compacted inside the wheel?? this will throw it out of balance

so its not just sarcastic comments this man is good at?:luxhello:


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