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Re: aNOTHER SHIMMY QUESTION? (archive)
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Posted by John on September 25, 2000 at 15:59:11:

In Reply to: aNOTHER SHIMMY QUESTION? posted by ryan yoshimoto on September 24, 2000 at 22:33:09:

Had my 85 535i since 85. I've used the stiffer bushings and they do last longer. However; I lost some of the road feel. I'd rather replace them more frequently. Personal preference. Try them and see what you think.
Also, I read the other inputs on rotating the tires. I've had better results using the BMW service book recommendation. They said if you absolutely feel you need to rotate the tires then they tell you the method to use. However, BMW warns that you will be chasing wheel balancing for the remaining tread life. That has coincided with my experience. I had much better results when the tires were not rotated. Again probably numerous different results with each response. Try and see what works best in your case.

85 535i 180,000 miles


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