Birdman
Active Member
Left it parked up at Stansted for two weeks, returning in sub-zero weather. One of the tyres seemed out of shape - literally. This was particularly marked when braking, giving a slow vibration to the steering corresponding to one pulse per wheel revolution. Unbraked vibrations could be felt through the seat at all speeds. I stopped to do a visual on them but the tyres all looked fine. Over a distance of five to ten miles the vibration gradually smoothed out and finally disappeared. The experience was unsettling.
I have parked for similar periods at airports before with no such problems but had for the first time used an independent secure parking service where the hard standing was deep gravel. I wondered if this might be relevant. Tyres are 245/40 18 front and 265/35 18 rear. Any thoughts on this?
I have parked for similar periods at airports before with no such problems but had for the first time used an independent secure parking service where the hard standing was deep gravel. I wondered if this might be relevant. Tyres are 245/40 18 front and 265/35 18 rear. Any thoughts on this?