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skullleader
10-10-2004, 07:12 AM
Fellow 202 pilots,

I bought new rims for my car, 17’s, 225/45, and z rated tires. I hit the highway and the car began to shake. I increase the speed, it went away at 75mph and came back at 85. So I went back the shop and asked the owner if the rims were “Hub Centric” which his answer was no. So they order some plastic rings to put around the hubs, balanced the wheels again and off I went. IT STILL SHAKES!! What Gives? IS this common? I can understand a corvette like ride rims due to the smaller sidewalls but this left to right shaking? Any Advise?

nokia8860
10-10-2004, 07:40 AM
re balance the wheel. also check of the tire itself is round. swap front and back.

ricerokets4life
10-10-2004, 07:58 AM
yeah i have the same problem. i got my tire/wheel package from discounttiredirect and they give you "Free Balancing". then at checkout they give you an option for "Road Force Balancing", which i took as a higher-quality balancing, for an additional $15 per wheel/tire. naturally, i didnt opt for this option and i think that may be why i got some vibrations.....