Tremor in steering wheel...
#1
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Alright, get this, .....
i purchased 03 type s (17" )wheels from ebay, and put them on my 03 tl.
I purchased new tires(sumitomo 215/50) had them balanced and the car aligned.
Upon balancing the tires, mechanic tells me that one spoke is slightly dented in. But says it is not major. So i continue the installation.
The car rides awesome, i can take turns a bit quicker now, feels great except traveling in da 50-65 mph range.(where the steering wheel starts to tremor). Traveling outside of this speed range is ok, I can travel 70mph and up with absolutely no tremors.
The defective wheel was placed in my rear right. I cant replace the wheel immediately.
I guess my question(s) are/is:
Can i ride on my wheel being in this condition?
Has anyone ever experienced this?(a lightly bented wheel that rides ok)
Can a wheel shop fix the wheel?
On another note, can it be the tires?(Keep in mind the mechanic, did say the the dent is NOT major. So i kinda trust his judgement.)
Let me know what you guys think, any type of feeedback is greatly appreciated. I would hate to put the old set on, since it will set me back some more.
i purchased 03 type s (17" )wheels from ebay, and put them on my 03 tl.
I purchased new tires(sumitomo 215/50) had them balanced and the car aligned.
Upon balancing the tires, mechanic tells me that one spoke is slightly dented in. But says it is not major. So i continue the installation.
The car rides awesome, i can take turns a bit quicker now, feels great except traveling in da 50-65 mph range.(where the steering wheel starts to tremor). Traveling outside of this speed range is ok, I can travel 70mph and up with absolutely no tremors.
The defective wheel was placed in my rear right. I cant replace the wheel immediately.
I guess my question(s) are/is:
Can i ride on my wheel being in this condition?
Has anyone ever experienced this?(a lightly bented wheel that rides ok)
Can a wheel shop fix the wheel?
On another note, can it be the tires?(Keep in mind the mechanic, did say the the dent is NOT major. So i kinda trust his judgement.)
Let me know what you guys think, any type of feeedback is greatly appreciated. I would hate to put the old set on, since it will set me back some more.
#4
When it comes to our alloy once they get bent it does throw off the entire design/balance scenario for that wheel7tire . You must take it to a professional wheel shop they will able to tell you.
#5
oh btw...the reason I posted is because i just got a new set of Sumitomo HTR+ in stock size also for my CL-S '03 to replace the weak stock mich's. I think they are great in all areas so far
#6
The bend in the rim shouldn't be hard to fix but it will take a pro to do it. As long as there is no cracks in the metal it should be fine to have done.
Years ago I hit one of those lane barriers that look like a Baby Moon hub cap and put a bend in the bead area of a Polycast (center and spokes was urethane coated magnesium and the out rim was steel) rim on my Talon. The wheel shop, I think, charged me about $80 to straighten it.
Years ago I hit one of those lane barriers that look like a Baby Moon hub cap and put a bend in the bead area of a Polycast (center and spokes was urethane coated magnesium and the out rim was steel) rim on my Talon. The wheel shop, I think, charged me about $80 to straighten it.
#7
Thanks guys, really appreciating the feedback. i used to think those wheel shops were gimmicks. maybe ill do a search for a decent wheel repair shop in miami.
thanks again
richard
thanks again
richard
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