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Old 08-31-2005, 05:58 PM
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Default Anyone had a problem with road vibration...

when moving from 16" stock wheels/tires to 18's? I've gone with 255/35/18 Avon Tech's on J-line forged and now have a noticable vibration in the steering wheel and seat of the pants even after re-balance. Is this due to the lower profile or possibly something else?
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something else
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Default have correct sized hubcentric rings?

tie rod ends in good shape?

Alignment (front toe) within spec?
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Default Re: something else

pwdrhnd:

Like jprice said, check the hucentric rings. You may want to check the tire pressures and how many lbs. of torque you used to torque the wheels.

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Default Just had tires rebalanced, 1 ok, 1 out of balance

2 out of round needing replacement. Those two moved to rear but still have the vibration in steering wheel. 34lbs pressure, Hubcentric rings are brand new, will have other suggested areas checked out. Thanks for the help.
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Sounds like you solved it. Let us know what things are like with the replacement tires
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