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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 12:06 PM
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Arrow wheel hop

ive had my rx for a while now and never had any problems with what seems to be

wheel hop. before it started i noticed all of my wheels were low on air so i filled

them up of course. well the tires said max psi at about 45, but i only filled to

about 35 psi. now im experiencing wheel hop. but its only when im taking turns.

has anyone else experienced this problem or know what it could be?

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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 01:00 PM
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Many things might cause this to happen. Your tire isn't filled with Fix-a-flat, is it? If it is this will cause your wheel to hop.
Next, suspension. Struts that have gone bad or are leaking will will cause your wheel to hop under load.
Last item will be your springs.
Good luck.
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 07:15 AM
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Get better tires...


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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 02:05 PM
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You might have broken a belt inside of the tire.
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 02:07 PM
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new struts eliminated wheel hop completly for my next door neighbor.
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 02:09 PM
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blown shocks are usually the #1 cause of wheel hop.
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 03:04 PM
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^^^^^ yes sir, like Karack says!

My ladies BMW was doing the same thing. I could see the shocks had busted seals due to the oil residue. I replaced them and no more hop.
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