Re: Jeff's wheel mounting

[rasputin <rasputin@domain.elided>]

> Jeff said:
> 
> One more possibility... my 164 had this problem... I had the wheels balanced
> and double-checked the balancing twice... it has non-original alloy wheels
> and it turned out that they do not centre themselves perfectly on their hub
> unless I take great care when tightening the wheel bolts. I have to tighten
> them each progressively while rotating and thumping the wheel, doing one
> bolt then its' opposite, then the next etc. Fixed it for me!
> 
> jeff
> - --
> 
> Jeff, that is the proper way no matter the wheel source or lug number.
> Really the only way to effectively center the wheel and also not jam it
> down in a crooked manner.... Also, be sure to drive the car for a mile or
> two after mounting a wheel(s), then get the wrench out and make sure all
> lugs are still snug.

Yes... I guess I had expected the tyre shop to it right, and I had
definitely expected the alfa mechanic to do it right after changing the CV
boot. Apparently neither did.

jeff
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