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According to eHOW, yes. Click on the link below for more information.
My mechanic took $300 from me yesterday, because I wasn't smart enough to look for this info before taking my car in. Basically, it would start vibrating once I got above 105, and the vibrations would get stronger the faster I went. I thought maybe a balance weight fell off so I figured let me take it in to get the tires rebalanced, because the vibrations were getting to be annoying. Well, the mechanic told me that the belt slipped (something that can't be fixed--which is true); he said it should be OK to drive like that as long as I keep it under 70, but better and definitely safer to change the tires. Since I'd probably get killed or lynched or both if I drove 70 on the highway, I figured what choice do I have. Well, turns out that there's little to no danger driving like that.. REALLY could have used that $300 for something else.
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What causes a steel belt in a tire to shift?
Faulty construction of the tire of damage from a road hazard.
Is a tire bad if there are threads coming out of the sidewall?
Yes this means the steel belt has broken inside the tire.
Can lack of tire rotation cause steel belt to shift?
No, it is more likely to shift if the tire is rotated in the opposite direction. No, damage from a hard impact or a puncture will cause a slipped belt.
What causes thumping from tire - Chevy Cobalt?
tires steel inner belt has shifted or separated
Why front end wobbles at lower speed?
most likely popped tire belt feel tire tread with flat palm slowly carefully for noticeable dip or bulge in tire tread if you feel anything noticeable then the tire has lost a steel belt inside junk. it happens.,..
Why does your Chevy venture steering wheel shake at 45 mph or higher?
check tires could have a busted steel belt in the tire or nothing more than a tire out of balance.
What is the steel belt on the driver front tire of a 1996 Pontiac transport?
steel belts are used on radial tires for strength,they sometimes break and you will feel a bulge on the sidewall of the tire,also you may get a shake or shimmy in the front end.Replace as soon as possible
Can you feel a tire with your hand if a steel belt has shifted?
YES - A broken tread or side belt will cause a shimmy or shake while driving. Also another way of telling if you have a belt shift is look directly at the tread face. If its broke the tread will actually be S shaped... hence the term S Shaped Tread. If you notice a belt shift replace the tire. I was a tire installer for 8 years and seen some horrific accidents caused by belt shifts in tires.
Can tires squeak?
Yes, a "slipped belt" can cause a tire to squeak. A slipped belt is when the belt area of the tire separates from the radial plies of the tire and there is a noise as the two parts rub across each other. If a tire squeaks because of a slipped belt, do not drive at high speed and replace the tire as quickly as possible. A slipped belt will eventually separate causing the tire to blow out.
How to fix a broken belt on my tire?
Buy a new tire.
How can you tell if tire has a broken belt?
The car will lurch side to side at low speed. The tire may have a visible distortion. The belt might stick out of the tire.
How dangerous is a broken tire belt?
It is very dangerous to drive a vehicle with a broken tire belt. A tire belt is used to reinforce the area under the tread. They provide puncture resistance and help the tire stay flat so that it can make the best contact with the road. When a belt breaks the tire becomes out of round which causes steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and in the worst case scenario, tread separation from the tire. All 3 examples can cause you to lose control of your vehicle. If the tire belt is broken the tire needs to be replaced as soon as possible.
