Hi,
I was doing 90+ in the wife's Ford Fiesta over the bank holiday for approx 1 hour coming back on the motorway. The poor car now has an alarming shudder to the steering wheel when driving at low speeds around town and I have to keep both hands on the wheel to stop it from hitting the curb/oncoming traffic.
I'm definitely going to take it in next week but can anyone advise as to what the most likely damage is?
Thanks,
Alex
sounds like a possible knackered tyre to me.
aye sounds like it has a lump in the tread.
Is it dangerous driving around with a lump in the tread?
yes ! not only to your wife, other road users as well if you have an accident.
It may blow out at any time. Look at all four tyres. Can you see any lumps, or other abnormalities on them? Move the car 1/2 a tyre rotation, and check again.
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Yes.
Damaged tyre. Look for a bulge somewhere or a flat spotted section.
Warwick
Have to agree, i had this with an egged sidewall too. 90+ in a fester though, give it a break - its tyres are only T rated (118ish max for 10 mins) so you were getting towards its upper end of safety anyway.
J
But not all Fiestas use T-rated tyres...
True, true. I was working off the majority (standard spec).
J
For the love of god....
It's difficult to avoid banging your head on the desk isn't it?
Is it dangerous banging your head on the desk :)
Relax, I took it in today. They are back-logged after the Easter break but promised to call me tomorrow. I'll let the group know what the exact cause was.
Thanks for all the replies, much appreciated, how much do I owe you?
Nowt, you took the jibes and smart arsed remarks in your stride and with a chuckle - rare these days and worthy of a free answer or two :)
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