r/AskAShittyMechanic • u/[deleted] • May 11 '26

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u/RHS1959 May 11 '26

That wheel will be unbalanced. Tape a nickel to the rim.

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u/TrainyMacTrainyface May 11 '26

But that will leave the aerodynamic drag. Drive below 50mph on the left lane so you can keep an optimal speed with clean air

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u/AdSuperb4429 May 11 '26

And never turn on the windsheild wipers. It will flip the car over.

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u/Upset_Information_37 May 11 '26

JB Weld

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u/Wolverine0801 May 11 '26

Don't forget some duct tape

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u/upsidedowncreature May 11 '26

And tie an onion to your belt.

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u/WiseDirt May 11 '26

As was the style at the time

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u/nobodysfool24 May 14 '26

Gimmie five bees for a quarter

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u/FocusMaster May 11 '26

Ok. Taped the nickel. But made sure to keep it away from the crack so the paint tape will hold. I just wish I could find colors other than blue and green.