Karl Wolz wrote: >>wrap the tire a half dozen times with duck tape. That way you don't get that squishing (kinda like corduroys) sound while you're driving down the road.<< Karl, don't forget that you are supposed to turn those duck beaks to the inside of the tire to mute the quack that emits with each squish. Turn them to the outside attracts to much attention from the motorized gendarmes. Turned to the inside, all wheels in unison gives a muted roar like a small engine running strong with glass-pacs. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver - beaks to the inside. |
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