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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 08:00 PM
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Vibration problem.

Been having this vibration issue ever since I got my car back from the shop. I'm almost positive it's the rims but I've done everything to rule out any rim-related vibration issue but it is still there but nit as bad.

So far I re balance the wheels and checked them for any imperfections. Also installed hub centric rings and it improved a little but there is still a noticeable vibration after 60 mph. Before it used to vibrate very bad after 30 mph but now not as bad. still annoying as hell.

What else could it be? Out of balance drive shaft?
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 08:12 PM
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Could possibly be your alignment is out of whack....That was my past experience, and the problem I am having now, will see if I can solve my issue when I install my camber kits and have her re-aligned
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 10:22 PM
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I had the same issue when I had new wheels installed. Had the alignment done then did a road force balance and found out the tires had high spots that was causing a "radial hop". So I got new tires and it helped a little, then I changed the hubcentric rings and still had the issue. Unfortunately my problem was the rims so I sent them back. Try the road force balance and see if your tires are bad.
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 10:25 PM
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^+1 Get your wheels road forced.

Any chance you used fix a flat or slime in 1 of your tires? That will cause the issue as well.
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 11:04 PM
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Rims and tires are brand new.
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Old Jun 21, 2011 | 01:29 PM
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Even new tires can have issues with one part of the tire being stiffer than the rest. This is what the road force balancing detects. Also might want to verify the wheel offset is proper - this should be listed in your wheel specs.
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Old Jun 21, 2011 | 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by FM37
^+1 Get your wheels road forced.

Any chance you used fix a flat or slime in 1 of your tires? That will cause the issue as well.
+1 you should get this done
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Old Jun 21, 2011 | 04:25 PM
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20x8.5 +25
20x10 +30

I'm gonna try this weekend to get them road forced.
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Old Jun 22, 2011 | 02:51 PM
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Size & offset sound like they are at least in the ball park. Is the vibration coming through the steering wheel (front wheels) or through the seat/floor (rear wheels)?
No problems with the old wheels & tires?
How many miles on car?
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Old Jun 22, 2011 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Kirkules
Size & offset sound like they are at least in the ball park. Is the vibration coming through the steering wheel (front wheels) or through the seat/floor (rear wheels)?
No problems with the old wheels & tires?
How many miles on car?
Definitely the rear, the steering wheel doesn't shimmy. I have 24800 miles and about 1000 miles on these new rims/tires. The car didn't vibrate with the stock rims.
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Old Jun 22, 2011 | 08:07 PM
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How bad is the vibration? Sounds like its just the rim/tire setup. Ever since I switched to aftermarket rims, I always feel a slight vibration over 60mph. It's real subtle though.
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Old Jun 22, 2011 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by FM37
How bad is the vibration? Sounds like its just the rim/tire setup. Ever since I switched to aftermarket rims, I always feel a slight vibration over 60mph. It's real subtle though.
How bad? Enough to annoy me and my gf. It's most noticeable on very smooth roads. I'm gonna try and road force balance them this weekend. I'll keep you guys posted.
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