I posted last weekend that my trac had started vibrating harshly at 65mph and I also noticed that my front wheels had thrown their weights (all after a schotty-at-best job from Walmart). I took it back to the place that sold me the tires to have them rotate and balance and so far so good. I took the trac up to 65mph briefly on the way home and it was smooth. The real test is going to be tonight when I drive the highway across town. However, I'm pretty sure my main problem was the balancing.
For those of you looking for new tires, let me give you a hint of advice. I researched for about a month and found out a few things. First, they may be "cheaper" online....but you have to pay someone per tire to install (some places are less expensive than others granted). They are also a "you get what you get" thing and returns are a PITA. With an actual tire shop you can have them replace a tire in an hour if one of the purchased tires is out of round. Secondly, it is actually cheaper in the long run to call around. I saved about $100 getting my tires done at a place here in Orlando.
For those of you who are looking for a good place in East Central FL to do tires. Let me reccomend Discount Tire Company Inc. on Alafaya. Call ahead, make an appointment and they'll have you in and out in no time for a competative price. For me, my work is free now since I bought my tires there. And yes, I should have had them do my last rotation and balance....I know....but walmart is the devil of convenience. It was just too easy one day. I learned my lesson.
For those of you looking for new tires, let me give you a hint of advice. I researched for about a month and found out a few things. First, they may be "cheaper" online....but you have to pay someone per tire to install (some places are less expensive than others granted). They are also a "you get what you get" thing and returns are a PITA. With an actual tire shop you can have them replace a tire in an hour if one of the purchased tires is out of round. Secondly, it is actually cheaper in the long run to call around. I saved about $100 getting my tires done at a place here in Orlando.
For those of you who are looking for a good place in East Central FL to do tires. Let me reccomend Discount Tire Company Inc. on Alafaya. Call ahead, make an appointment and they'll have you in and out in no time for a competative price. For me, my work is free now since I bought my tires there. And yes, I should have had them do my last rotation and balance....I know....but walmart is the devil of convenience. It was just too easy one day. I learned my lesson.