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It's important to know which possible situation the OP is describing when he says "play". What most will read it as is a looseness in the hub bearings so when the rear rim/tire is held and shook side to side (with no rotation) there is a slop or play. The other possible meaning is what most would call an out of true wheel. Seen when the wheel is spinning and noting the rim's passing through the rear brake pads. Andy.