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If wheel wobble is not noticible when on the balancing machine (balance 0:0) but vibrates when driving. Some say rim may be warped but how to tell? [confused] How do i know it's not the tyres instead?

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Tried that, still vibrates. SM claims suspension is ok, fault is wif the rims since i deviated from their stock rims. Rims shop claims rim is ok, suspension faulty. Grrrr....damn frustrating [:|]

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How abt this?...try to swap with a fellow T4 a set of rims/tyres and try it and you will know whether it is the rims or the suspension at fault...nod.gif

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If wheel wobble is not noticible when on the balancing machine (balance 0:0) but vibrates when driving. Some say rim may be warped but how to tell? [confused] How do i know it's not the tyres instead?

 

When yopu bought them rims, they should come with precision rings specifically for your hub. This positions the rims exactly in the centre and ensures the rim sits correctly. If that is present then...

 

Rotate your tyres from front to back and test for wobbling. If there is no wobbling, the the rim is suspected to be imbalanced/warped.

 

Send to another tyre shop and check the rims (without tyre) for balance.

 

Also, is the offset correct?

 

Ray

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remembered seeing them fit some rings to the rim. rotated and it got worse. had to re-rotated it back. the 40 offset is within the 37-44 range. do u think the tyres could be 'out-of-round'?

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If wheel wobble is not noticible when on the balancing machine (balance 0:0) but vibrates when driving. Some say rim may be warped but how to tell? [confused] How do i know it's not the tyres instead?

 

you got spacers issit?

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Tried that, still vibrates. SM claims suspension is ok, fault is wif the rims since i deviated from their stock rims. Rims shop claims rim is ok, suspension faulty. Grrrr....damn frustrating [:|]

 

chey.. wat nonsense. thats wat manufacturers always say. once you don't use aftermarket products, it MUST be those faulty.

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wif the pills and my beng music pumpin' away, it'll be like zouk on 4 wheels!...laugh.giflaugh.gif

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