n/s/r wheel wobble

[Meg_&_Anne]

coming back from stoke i could feel a vibration through the steering wheel, it really bugged me so once i got back i came to take the front wheel off and i couldnt believe what i saw. there was only 1 nut that was tight. the other 3 literaly came off in my hand and this was after new tyres were fitted! Last time i would go there if they cant be bothered to tighten the wheel nuts!

Dan

[Stranger]

Check your studs, it might well have caused wear on the ones that were lose, if it has you might want to think about putting in a claim against the company that fit your new tyres.

[Scenic]

Check your studs, it might well have caused wear on the ones that were lose, if it has you might want to think about putting in a claim against the company that fit your new tyres.

Spot on, but also check the wheel bolt holes as well as they could be distorted and if they are I know where I would be visiting!!

I think you ought to name & shame the tyre depot involved as they are a danger to the yourself and the public

[72uoba]

Most tyre fitters have disclaimers. My local prints the following on all receipts: "Check tightness of all wheelbolts after 30 miles. We are not responsible"...blah..blah..blah.

Also worth checking tightness of bolts. Many tyre-fitters tighten the nuts too much - far beyond the recommended level. This can lead to the bolt shearing

Haynes manual has appropriate settings - I shall check and post again.

[robznet]

Hi there

I use Kwik Fit and the last time I went in I was amazed to see the fitter using a torque wrench on my wheel nuts!

I asked him wether it was common practice - apparently all such establishments should be tightening wheel nuts to the specified settings because of a lot of claims againtst fitters and companies up and down the country.

It surprised me but my advice would always be to use a reputable company, cheaper is not always better and certainly not safer

Regards

Rob