1993 Buick Regal Had Front Left Tire Low On Air Put Air Started Driving Normal

1993 BUICK REGAL
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had a front left tire low on air. i put air in it and it started driving normal again. got in it today and it was just bouncing up and down very aggressively while going down the road no matter what speed you were going. did it the whole way to work and makes me feel nervous. what could the problem be?
Jan 25, 2013 at 5:14 AM
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Sounds typical of a broken belt in a tire. That often happens when the tire tread gets close to the end of its life. Have them inspected at a tire and alignment shop.
Jan 25, 2013 at 6:16 AM
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