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cossie1600 · 08-18-2011, 07:54 PM

No, they just cant balance a tire. You will always get more road feel with a bigger contact patch, but then it shouldn't be anything dramatic if they are balanced correctly

speedworks · 08-18-2011, 08:00 PM

Ok, let me try to explain the vibration. With OEM, I can take my hands off the wheel in the 60-80mph range, and the steering wheel doesn't move (no vibrations visible to the eye). With the new wheels/tires, I do the same thing, and the steering wheel rotates back and forth about 3-5mm of rotation (circumference?). OEM, nothing, aftermarket visible vibration.

onefastz · 08-18-2011, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by speedworks

Ok, let me try to explain the vibration. With OEM, I can take my hands off the wheel in the 60-80mph range, and the steering wheel doesn't move (no vibrations visible to the eye). With the new wheels/tires, I do the same thing, and the steering wheel rotates back and forth about 3-5mm of rotation (circumference?). OEM, nothing, aftermarket visible vibration.

Mine does the same, but barely at this point since I went back and had them rebalance them. They told me it was because the tires are wider and will be a little more rough on the road compared to stock. After I got them rebalanced though, it definately did not vibrate as much as it did at first.

98intrigue · 08-18-2011, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by onefastz

Mine does the same, but barely at this point since I went back and had them rebalance them. They told me it was because the tires are wider and will be a little more rough on the road compared to stock. After I got them rebalanced though, it definately did not vibrate as much as it did at first.

Same for me.

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08-18-2011, 07:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 31	No, they just cant balance a tire. You will always get more road feel with a bigger contact patch, but then it shouldn't be anything dramatic if they are balanced correctly

08-18-2011, 08:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
speedworks Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 550 Drives: PW purchased 01/09 Rep Power: 19	Ok, let me try to explain the vibration. With OEM, I can take my hands off the wheel in the 60-80mph range, and the steering wheel doesn't move (no vibrations visible to the eye). With the new wheels/tires, I do the same thing, and the steering wheel rotates back and forth about 3-5mm of rotation (circumference?). OEM, nothing, aftermarket visible vibration.