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alittle problem w/ rims...

Discussion in 'Stop, Drop & Roll' started by Corolla DX-R, Jul 7, 2004.

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    alittle problem w/ rims...

    got some used rims for cheap and driving 0-100km/h no problem but any above that 100km/h starting to vibrate... do i need to balance my rims?
    Corolla DX-R, Jul 7, 2004
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    They shouldve been balanced before putting them on anyways...and make sure you have hubcentric rings installed.
    e_andree, Jul 7, 2004
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    yep, hubcentric rings are vital to keep that ride smooth at highway speeds- w/o them-they'll start to vibrate right at about 60mph and get worse and worse as you go faster...
    d_samurai, Jul 7, 2004
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    what do you mean by vibrate? could you describe a bit more?
    burbod01, Jul 8, 2004
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    Entire car shaking, steering wheel shaking....youd know if you had a vibration.
    e_andree, Jul 8, 2004
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    it feels like your holding a vibrating lawnmower when you have your hands on the steering wheel..
    d_samurai, Jul 8, 2004
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    get a true balance bro. They probably did a static balance and not a dynamic one.

    Static balancing is when they only put weights on the inner part of the wheel.

    Dynamic or true balancing is when they put weights on the inside and outside. Ask for stick on weights for the outside, then use the regular weights on the inside. the stick on weights will be placed closer to the outside of the wheels but still behind the spokes so they are not visible.
    Silver_Nitrate, Jul 8, 2004
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