[matty81]

Hi people,

Whilst getting a new tyres fitted a noticed it was wobbling whilst being balanced. I'm guessing this means it's buckled and I just need a new one? Also will this effect the cars handling much?

Thanks

[Digitalize]

Tyre fitted would mention if the wheel was damaged. It will balance out if it's minor. Can be fixed also.

[matty81]

Well it was a mobile tyre fitter, he just said it was damaged, but he just said that because it was wobbling, he didnt check it or anything, sene a wheel on ebay for £30 so might just get a new that

[borinous]

There is a difference between buckled and dented.

buckled is where the centerline of the rim is skewed off the centerline of the bolt hub.

dented is where there is a flatspot on the wheel.

i had a buckled wheel it was too bad to balance out with weights. i used to get vibrations at around 50mph and 80mph. and it caused significant wear to the inside edge of the tyre.

Mine was a rear wheel. if its front it may have different characteristics. but if you can replace it

[matty81]

yeah i think i will, something doesnt quite feel right with the handling, at higher speeds it feels a bit loose if that makes sense, so ill get the new wheel and then the tracking done

[Digitalize]

More likely the tracking is out than the wheel. If it balances fine you'll barely feel even a serious buckled wheel.

Yes it should be replaced especially if you've got a wheel style which is cheap.

[matty81]

yeah good point, its the MV4 so there not to bad for just 1, i cant wait to get it sorted as its doesnt feel stable or safe at all when going over 70!

[1 AKY]

An mv4 for £30? Doesn't sound right...

[Digitalize]

Yeah, an undamaged MV4 will usually be £150+ for one ready to fit on the car.

[matty81]

yeah a lot of them do, but there are also a few around the £50 mark starting bid, they usually need a refurb though