Originally Posted by
Willbird
Well the machinist in me says.....
1. Find out how much "hop" the tire has.
2. Find out how much "hop" the wheel has
Maybe if you do not want to true the wheel (assuming it has some runout)...you can index the tire so the two cancel and it the tire seated on the rim runs more true. Many folks index the tire label at the valve stem, so to begin with I'd move it 180 degrees off, and try that, if no joy try 90 and 270 degrees.
Bill
I do have the label at the valve stem. I'll spin the tire and see if I can tell what is causing the hop, the rim or the tire, and go from there. I've never considered doing what you suggested and is one reason I asked here.
Thanks for the tip!