New tires re-balanced multiple times, Car still SHAKES at speed
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60-80 is when it is most noticeable. some days it is barely there, and other days it is more noticeable. good idea on the wheel swap, i'll have to call a friend!
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I have noticed a slight "clunk" sound when i go over speedbumps and potholes at a low speed.
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those are endlinks. can fail sometimes in as little as a year
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I'm thinking a test with a different set of wheels will help you figure out if it's the bushings or not? Also there should be a red or yellow dot (can't remember which but think it's the yellow one) on the tire that is supposed to line up with the valve stem when mounting for perfect tire/wheel balance harmony.
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That "clunk" is definitely a symptom of worn bushings.
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So is the tire back out of balance when you take it back to DT? Road force balance is a must, and ask DT to turn the smart weight functionality OFF. Also, DT will be able to quickly tell you if the rim is bent so I'm assuming that's not the case. If it doesn't improve I'd change tires altogether.
How much did you spend on the tires? I'll sell you a set of Miro 111 19" rims and tires for $1600 Tires are Michelin and were driven on for about 4 months. Take back your tires and UPGRADE!!
How much did you spend on the tires? I'll sell you a set of Miro 111 19" rims and tires for $1600 Tires are Michelin and were driven on for about 4 months. Take back your tires and UPGRADE!!
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I feel your pain OP... I had the same headache when I switch from OEM Conti to hankook v12 from discount tire. After a few re-balance that doesn't seen to improve the vibration I decided to return the tires for a different brand. While waiting on the tires to arrive, I decided to get them balance from a high end tire shop and that seen to take care most of the problem. There is still slightly a vibration but its bearable, I think it's the cheap tires, probably get different brand in the future.
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So is the tire back out of balance when you take it back to DT? Road force balance is a must, and ask DT to turn the smart weight functionality OFF. Also, DT will be able to quickly tell you if the rim is bent so I'm assuming that's not the case. If it doesn't improve I'd change tires altogether.
How much did you spend on the tires? I'll sell you a set of Miro 111 19" rims and tires for $1600 Tires are Michelin and were driven on for about 4 months. Take back your tires and UPGRADE!!
How much did you spend on the tires? I'll sell you a set of Miro 111 19" rims and tires for $1600 Tires are Michelin and were driven on for about 4 months. Take back your tires and UPGRADE!!