Front tyres on the Xantia were almost down to the limit so replacements were sorted for last Saturday. As recomended the new Michelin Energys went on the back and the half worn backs came forward.
The fitter had a good look at the old tyres and so did I; no apparent problem. However as soon as I drove away the car felt quite odd. Slight nearside pull, mild shimmy evident on lock and a disconcerting vibration reducing with speed.
Investigation and an attempted re-balance revealed that one of the tyres moved forward was distorted. Two more Michelins fitted and all is now restored to normal. Even off the car I could not actually see what was wrong.
The car actually felt dangerous. I'm not at all sure it would have behaved predictably in an emergency and I certainly was not prepared to let daughter drive it until sorted. Wonder if I'd have noticed if symptoms had appeared gradually?
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Tyre Woes new
Tyre Woes new
