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Often-missed ‘vibrating’ tyre issue could be a dangerous & expensive problem if you leave it – but it’s a simple fix
Your repair bills could run into the thousands
DRIVERS have been warned about an often-missed tyre issue that could become both dangerous and expensive if you don't get it sorted.
Expert mechanic Scotty Kilmer urged motorists to keep an eye out for three tell-tale signs in a video on his YouTube channel.
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Scotty, who's been fixing up motors for over 50 years, said that you should stop driving immediately if you see any of the symptoms crop up.
The first clue, he explained, is often a vibrating or shaking feeling even when your car is on a smooth, flat road.
If only the steering wheel shakes, this may be an issue with your front-end suspension, but the actual body of the vehicle shaking points to a potential tyre problem.
Take a look at your tyres and check both the tread and the shape of the rubber.
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Any bulges, bubbles or flat spots should set alarm bells ringing.
Likewise, watch out for uneven wearing, where one tyre or the tyres on one side degrade more than the rest.
And lastly, check to see if the bouncing and shaking become worse when you go over a bump, as this indicates a problem with your shock absorbers too.
Thankfully, all these issues can be fixed relatively easily and cheaply by changing the tyres and shocks.
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According to , mid-range tyres cost about £75 per tyre to replace, while the shock absorbers can be a little pricier at around £300.
However, don't be tempted to put it off as any one of the problems can become both dangerous and costly.
Degraded tyres risk blowouts which can cause you to crash at high speeds and even in best case scenarios can lead to significant wheel damage.
Wheels are much more expensive to replace, costing up to £120 per wheel, according to .
Similarly, broken shock absorbers can mean the vehicle is unable to cushion itself from the impact of bouncing on the road which could cause anything from shaken loose bolts to a cracked axle.
Major structural damage caused by long-term use with a poor suspension system could see repair bills run into the thousands.
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