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Old January-2nd-2004, 08:48 AM
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wierd tire problem need help.

need help with tire problem. the other day i lowered my 2000 protege lx and the day after i noticed my front right tire was really low so o figured no big deal i fill it up. i go fill it up but i put to much air in it because it looked low even when i knew it had the psi in the tire. so after that i drive off and the tire hold the air and its all good. well no that tire feels real mushy and still looks a little low so i switched the rear tire to the front to see if it was the tire or had something to do with my car being lower. i did a search on camber corection and saw that you could adjust it by turning the strut. So i would any input on what you think the prob is. thank you.
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Old January-2nd-2004, 09:08 AM
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Buy a tire gauge. You cannot gauge tire pressure by feel.
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Old January-2nd-2004, 09:25 AM
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maybe you just have a tire losing air??? pinhole maybe ??...either that or you need an alignment, which should be done after lowering a car anyway
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Old January-2nd-2004, 10:55 PM
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well tire is destroyed self destructed think it has something to do with me driving it while flat anyone know where to get cheap tires? cheapest I've found are at wheel guys.com.
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Old January-6th-2004, 01:14 PM
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www.discounttiredirect.com has great prices on tires and you'll get them shipped for free within a few days.
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here's some advice cuz i work at a tire store.....NEVER drive on an underinflated or flat tire. not even a short distance it will ruin your tires!! i agree with macdaddy.. get an alignment.
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