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Old 08-01-2003, 07:02 PM
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At Wit's End....

Here is my story:

I have a set of Moda rims with Blizzaks on them for winter. No problems.

Put on my AT Atalia rims and Falken tires for the summer. Notice a vibration at between 60-80mph.

Dealer balances tires, doesn't help. Does alignment, doesn't help. Shows me machine read outs, alignment is dead on.

Go to two different independent TireRack authorized shops. Two more balances on the latest machines, better, vibration still there.

Put on a new set of Yokahamas, rebalance on the latest machines. Much better ride with the new rubber, vibration worse than before.

Put my winter rims and rubber back on - VIBRATION!!

The dealer has given up.

Any ideas guys?
Old 08-01-2003, 07:34 PM
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Your rotors might be warped. I would get vibration when I break at 60 or higher. Go to the dealer and get them shaved.
Old 08-01-2003, 09:45 PM
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dont bother getting your OEM rotors done. they suck! I cut my rotors 4 times till I finally bought a pair for $50 and installed them
Old 08-01-2003, 09:48 PM
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It has nothing to do with your rotors. If you are cruising at 60-80 mph, you aren't on the brakes.

Have someone check out wheel bearings, axles or find a shop that does "high speed balancing". Trust me, there is a huge difference between that and the typical wheel balancing.
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how much does this "high speed balancing" cost?
Old 08-01-2003, 11:08 PM
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just ask for road force balance... but i have a similar problem and the latest theroy os struts, but not confirmed... kinda gave up...
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make sure you have the correct hub rings (i think thats what its called).
Old 08-02-2003, 04:38 PM
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The road force/high speed balance makes the most sense to me, how do I find a shop that does them? I've been to four different places, including two TireRack shops.
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