shimmed tuning pins

[Tvak@AOL.COM]

In a message dated 2/16/02 10:39:43 PM, Bigeartb@AOL.COM writes:

<<  you could use a 
larger sized tuning pin....maybe 4/0. >>

I have to do this on a couple of the strings anyway due to the old string 
breaking at the becket when I turned the pin out. The string segment won't 
come out of the old pin so I'll have to replace it.  These pins are 2/0s. 

In your opinion is shimming a tuning pin, or replacing it with a larger pin a 
relatively permanent fix?  Or will it continue to be a cause for concern?  

Tom Sivak