1999 Mercury Cougar Right rear tire is "cupping"

1999 MERCURY COUGAR
108,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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PATRICK BAKER
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Rt rear tire is cupping and vibrating (bouncing?) at speeds over 53 mph. Is it simply the tire or something more seriious (shock, wheel bearing or?)
Apr 28, 2008 at 9:13 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

This may well be a tyre problem, but it would be safe to have the suspension, and associated components inspected at the same time, just to be safe.

mark (mhpautos)
Apr 28, 2008 at 9:52 PM
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