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Subject:Re: Checklist for beginning Medium Vanagon Roadtrip
From:Don Hanson
Date:Thu, 3 Oct 2019 11:21:32 -0700

Fwiw, I use a static balancer after my racing days and lots of tires...Some
runs at near 200mph on machine balancer tires had my 928 racer vibrating
badly.  One track day I had to mount fresh tires with the trackside
supplier who used a simple bubble balancer... They were perfect, I could do
tires myself, and they've been good every time... Vanagons take a bit of
extra care what with the lug-centric rims, but I always had smoother
running than if I had a tire shop do it ...

On Thu, Oct 3, 2019, 10:52 AM Ed McLean <email99@nc.rr.com> wrote:

> Give GoWesty a call. They would love to answer any questions and provide
> you good customer service.  That's one way companies build business.
>
> >I looked at my records from Discount Tire; I'm due (7500 miles) for a
> rotation and spin balance.  I have an appointment for tomorrow.  On the
> previous invoice, it listed torque spec at 120 ft lbs.  I tried to
> confirm the GoWesty alloy spec at 80 ft lbs (I have those same 16" alloy
> wheels as you) but I couldn't find anything on the website; did you
> contact them directly to get that info?
>

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