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If you are meaning "Can a tire get separated belts...?" then the short answer is yes, but only in certain circumstances. When a tire is worn a certain "wear pattern" results. A "wear pattern " is the new shape of the actual cleats of the tire after being worn over time. If a significant enough wear pattern has already occurred in one direction then rotating the tires can start a whole new wear pattern. When a tire is old (@4 yrs or more), or the former wear pattern bad enough, this stress on the tire in a whole new direction can tear and separate a tire in a few miles at a high enough speed.
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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.
What might cause a car to shimmy?
Worn front end parts, suspension issues, slipped belt in the tires, tire balance problem.
Why would the steering wheel shake back and forth while driving and only at low speeds?
You should take the vehicle to the tire store where you purchased the front tires. Your description sounds a lot like either a slipped belt or a bent wheel. I'd bet on the slipped belt. Radial tires have a very flexible sidewall (radial ply) and a less flexible and tougher tread ply, called the belt. If the material between the belt and the radial plies separates, it will typically slip to one side and only in limited areas of the tire. One way to check for yourself, jack up the front end and spin the tires. Watch for an area that suddenly goes off to the side. If you see that, it's a slipped belt, and if you have a slipped belt, don't take the vehicle on the freeway and definitely get the tire replaced as soon as possible. They're very dangerous.
What could cause the steering wheel to shake and the car to pull in one direction after a tire rotation?
Tire out of balance, low air pressure, broken or slipped belt in tire, or wheel mounted incorrectly. Remove both front wheels, inspect the tires for bulges, dips, or feathering, inflate to correct PSI, reinstall and torque in a criss cross pattern to proper torque. If you still have the problem have the tires checked for proper balance. You should always check the balance when rotating tires.
Why do your new tires vibrate at high speed?
Your wheels either weren't balanced correctly by the tire place, or you have a bent wheel . . . but this should have been noticable with your old tires. Also, some tire have a radial belt that slipped a little to the side during manufacture. This tire should be replaced on the warrantee.
Will your tire mileage double by rotating tires?
No it will not double the tire life, but NOT rotating your tires can cut your tire life by more than half. The mileage expectancy of a tire is calculated taking into consideration proper tire rotation, keeping them inflated to the proper PSI, how you drive, and correct alignment.
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Why do front tires wobble?
You have a damaged tire. Try rotating the front tires with the rear tires to see if the wobble switches to the back.
Why did your tire get a slipped belt before driving it after rotation?
This is caused by a construction flaw during construction of the tire. If it is a fairly new tire it will be replaced by the manufacture.
What causes under 20 mph side to side sway when the steering wheel is not wobbling?
What you're describing is typically caused by either a bent wheel or a "slipped belt" on one or more tires. Often a radial tire belt can become detached from the radial plies, allowing the belt to slip to one side. When that occurs you'll frequently hear a squeaking or crunching sound from the tire as you allow the vehicle to move slowly. A slipped belt is not safe and should be dealt with as soon as possible.
If your front tires feel like they have dimples or are waffled do you need a front end alignment or is it bad tires?
The waffle pattern is called "undulation" More noticable in Goodyear and Uniroyal tires. Tire people call it a building splice. Michelin has a different building process- so it is not that noticable on their tires. The person that answered your question first is refering to a dimple on the sidewall of many tires, and he is correct about the cause, and there is nothing wron with the tire. But if your refering to "dimples or waffeling" in the tread area its not normal and probabally caused by bad or worn suspension parts (SHOCKS MAYBE) or depending on the tire on some very light vehicles it can be caused by not rotating the tires and the problem will appear in the rear. either way once it gets worn in its hard to get rid of and will often cause lots of tire noise. Sometimes cross rotating the tires will help/ but if the tires are to far gone all you are going to do is prematurly wear out the suspension parts of the vehical. ANSWER this may also be a shifted belt in your tire this just happens sometimes if you have a shifted belt you should replace tire it will prematurely wear and eventually result in a blow out. a shifted belt will give the tire a buldge.
What would cause vibration in steering wheel in speeds below 40mph?
Lower speed steering wheel oscillations are usually caused by either a bent tire rim or a "slipped belt" inside one of the tires. A slipped belt is an indication that the tire is about to fail. It's a very unsafe condition, especially if you spend much time on the freeway. Lift the front end, spin the tires slowly and watch both the rim and the tire. If the rim is turning "true", carefully watch the tread of the tire. A LITTLE (1/4 inch or less) deviation of the tread is ok as the tire turns, but if it's out of round much more than that, you'll feel it.
