Do you notice alot of vibration from lightweight wheels?
04-27-2002, 09:44 PM
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Do you notice alot of vibration from lightweight wheels?
Ever since I've had my SSRs and Kumhos I've had a slight vibration. At first, it was a moderate vibration in the steering wheel. I took it to Sears and they rebalanced the wheels. The vibration subsided somewhat but relocated itself to the pedal to where I felt alot of vibration from the accelerator and floorboard and even all around in the cabin. Its not so bad that its obvious to everyone, but I notice it and my car was not like this before my wheel/tire upgrade. Ofcourse if it is a defect in one of the wheels, that will be solved when Sears replaces them Wednesday since they scratched them up. I certainly hope this isn't just a byproduct of low profile tires and lightweight wheels.
04-27-2002, 09:53 PM
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Re: Do you notice alot of vibration from lightweight wheels?
Originally posted by Maximus1000
Ever since I've had my SSRs and Kumhos I've had a slight vibration. At first, it was a moderate vibration in the steering wheel. I took it to Sears and they rebalanced the wheels. The vibration subsided somewhat but relocated itself to the pedal to where I felt alot of vibration from the accelerator and floorboard and even all around in the cabin. Its not so bad that its obvious to everyone, but I notice it and my car was not like this before my wheel/tire upgrade. Ofcourse if it is a defect in one of the wheels, that will be solved when Sears replaces them Wednesday since they scratched them up. I certainly hope this isn't just a byproduct of low profile tires and lightweight wheels.
Ever since I've had my SSRs and Kumhos I've had a slight vibration. At first, it was a moderate vibration in the steering wheel. I took it to Sears and they rebalanced the wheels. The vibration subsided somewhat but relocated itself to the pedal to where I felt alot of vibration from the accelerator and floorboard and even all around in the cabin. Its not so bad that its obvious to everyone, but I notice it and my car was not like this before my wheel/tire upgrade. Ofcourse if it is a defect in one of the wheels, that will be solved when Sears replaces them Wednesday since they scratched them up. I certainly hope this isn't just a byproduct of low profile tires and lightweight wheels.
Cyrus
04-27-2002, 10:11 PM
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Re: Re: Do you notice alot of vibration from lightweight wheels?
Originally posted by Vyrus
I do notice a lot of vibration in the steering wheel, but that might be caused by the extra-low profile tires of Sprint springs that were put on my car at about the same time. I do not think it was the balancing of tires, rather the increase is wheel size (and in my case decrease in overall diameter). Are you wheels any larger than stock? This could be a culprit. I wouldn't think that even though are wheels are forged and significantly harger, that the vibration would not be absorbed by the tire before it even hit the wheel. Maybe you should let your car run in neutral and see if you can notice the wheel physically moving any. Hope this helps,
Cyrus
I do notice a lot of vibration in the steering wheel, but that might be caused by the extra-low profile tires of Sprint springs that were put on my car at about the same time. I do not think it was the balancing of tires, rather the increase is wheel size (and in my case decrease in overall diameter). Are you wheels any larger than stock? This could be a culprit. I wouldn't think that even though are wheels are forged and significantly harger, that the vibration would not be absorbed by the tire before it even hit the wheel. Maybe you should let your car run in neutral and see if you can notice the wheel physically moving any. Hope this helps,
Cyrus
04-27-2002, 11:17 PM
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Originally posted by Maximus1000
The wheels are 17" by 8" so they are an inch wider. The tires are 235/45/17 vs 225/50/17 for stock. It kinda sucks, it seems like my car is old and decrepit!
The wheels are 17" by 8" so they are an inch wider. The tires are 235/45/17 vs 225/50/17 for stock. It kinda sucks, it seems like my car is old and decrepit!
Since you rely on the tuner style lugs to center your wheel you have to make sure those garage monkeys dont torque each lug down completely one at a time.
04-28-2002, 10:42 AM
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if you dont have the hub rings get them make sure they alloy/mag balance your wheels and that they ZERO on both sides. most places will do "static" (one strip of weights in the center or inner lip of the wheel) balance on the first try wich usually works about %70 of the time. in either case you should specify that you do not want your wheels to be counterbalanced, there should only be 1 weight per side.
04-30-2002, 11:30 AM
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I just recently received a new tire/rim package from the TireRack and I also appear to have a steering wheel vibration problem above 60mph. S/w with my rep at TireRack and he says:
"I'm excited to hear that you are pleased with the look of your wheel/tire package. I am, though, quite troubled by the vibration you are experiencing at >60mph. There are a lot of things to consider when this happens. First off, did the wheels fit hubcentricly? Are the centering rings a good snug fit with the hub? Can you isolate it to either side? Might a weight have been removed during transit?
Our mounting/balancing equipment is second to none, but rarely mistakes are made. If you feel the problem could be fixed by a local shop rebalancing the tires, go ahead and we'll pick up the bill".
I will troubleshoot 2day and see what happens.. I do have the hubcentric rings which I installed. I will also use the TireRack's Vibration Diagnosis Flow Chart:
Here is the link:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete.../vibechart.htm
Let me know if anybody has already resolved their vibration problem and how.....
"I'm excited to hear that you are pleased with the look of your wheel/tire package. I am, though, quite troubled by the vibration you are experiencing at >60mph. There are a lot of things to consider when this happens. First off, did the wheels fit hubcentricly? Are the centering rings a good snug fit with the hub? Can you isolate it to either side? Might a weight have been removed during transit?
Our mounting/balancing equipment is second to none, but rarely mistakes are made. If you feel the problem could be fixed by a local shop rebalancing the tires, go ahead and we'll pick up the bill".
I will troubleshoot 2day and see what happens.. I do have the hubcentric rings which I installed. I will also use the TireRack's Vibration Diagnosis Flow Chart:
Here is the link:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete.../vibechart.htm
Let me know if anybody has already resolved their vibration problem and how.....
04-30-2002, 02:27 PM
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My Kosei K1s and Toyo T1-Ss are perfectly balance. I have noticed no vibration whatsoever, from 0-140mph. I was quite amazed, as every other set of plus-sized wheels I've ever owned has had significant vibration compared to stock. My current ones have none and I'm thrilled.
04-30-2002, 03:24 PM
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Originally posted by SWEETSOUND2001
If anything, there should be less vibration since it's easier for suspension to control the lighter wheel/tire combo (lower unsprung weight).
If anything, there should be less vibration since it's easier for suspension to control the lighter wheel/tire combo (lower unsprung weight).
p.s. OEM 17x7 tire/rim combo- 48.5 pounds
SSR GT1s w/ S0-3 245/40/18- 47.0 pounds......
04-30-2002, 03:28 PM
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Originally posted by CharlieNewbieMax
where can i get more info on this hubcentric ring? i have 18s and i am not sure if i have them. i am also experiencing some viberations. thx.
charlie
where can i get more info on this hubcentric ring? i have 18s and i am not sure if i have them. i am also experiencing some viberations. thx.
charlie
Pull a rim and look to see if there is a removable ring in the center of your rim...there may also be a retaining ring (circular wire) in front of the hubcentric ring to help keep it in place.
04-30-2002, 05:23 PM
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You don't need hubcentric rings if your wheel has the correct centerbore for your car. Most manufacturers save money by making one centerbore and then giving you the little plastic hubcentric rings to take up the slack, rather than making different centerbores for each application.
04-30-2002, 05:25 PM
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Originally posted by Nealoc187
You don't need hubcentric rings if your wheel has the correct centerbore for your car. Most manufacturers save money by making one centerbore and then giving you the little plastic hubcentric rings to take up the slack, rather than making different centerbores for each application.
You don't need hubcentric rings if your wheel has the correct centerbore for your car. Most manufacturers save money by making one centerbore and then giving you the little plastic hubcentric rings to take up the slack, rather than making different centerbores for each application.
-Cyrus
05-01-2002, 10:47 AM
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If the centerbore hole fits snugly on the hub with little or no play, you don't need hubcentric rings. Honestly the only wheels I've ever seen that have fit like this are Mugen wheels, because they are only made for Hondas, and have only a few different centerbore sizes to deal with. I have a feeling that manufacturer specific wheels are most likely to be produced like this. Mazdaspeed, Nismo, Mugen, possibly Spoon, etc.
05-01-2002, 12:35 PM
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Originally posted by Nealoc187
You don't need hubcentric rings if your wheel has the correct centerbore for your car. Most manufacturers save money by making one centerbore and then giving you the little plastic hubcentric rings to take up the slack, rather than making different centerbores for each application.
You don't need hubcentric rings if your wheel has the correct centerbore for your car. Most manufacturers save money by making one centerbore and then giving you the little plastic hubcentric rings to take up the slack, rather than making different centerbores for each application.
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