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Old 08-11-2008, 06:58 PM
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Just bought a set of 17's, with 205-40-17. I'm getting a slight vibration. There balanced. Is there a kit i can buy to help out with this?
 
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Old 08-11-2008, 07:02 PM
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are they seated correctly on the hub? if they're slightly off, then you'll feel a vibration.

and what side or part of the car is vibrating?
what speed is the vibration starting/stopping?
did you install a drop with the wheels? because the alignment can also slightly contribute to any vibration.
 
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Old 08-12-2008, 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by ej6buddy
what speed is the vibration starting/stopping?
if the vibration starting from 100km/h, you need "balance" your tires / wheels on tire shop.
 
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Old 08-12-2008, 12:47 PM
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did you get hub-centric rings?
 
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Old 08-12-2008, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by trustdestruction
did you get hub-centric rings?
no I did not. I think this is what im told I need.

It is very slight vibration, not to bad. Just noticeable going down the highway. Wheels are balanced.
Also Is there a hardened wheel lug studs out there. I have had 3 break ( originals ).
But just bought new lug nuts I hope this helps. This will be the second time taking that front end apart. 100 miles on that new hub bearing and now i have to do it again. Grr
 
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Old 08-12-2008, 08:20 PM
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did u buy these wheels used? if so, theres the chance of them being bent. even if they balanced out on the machine, it can cause a small shake/vibration.

OE studs are probably just as high grade as most aftermarket studs. get a tq wrench and tq to 80ft/lbs and you shouldnt have a problem. if u have been driving a lot on a hot day and need to take ur wheels off, let the lug nuts cool to reduce the risk of breaking the stud.
 
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i'd get the hub-centric rings then. they're pretty cheap and might help. if they don't help, you only wasted like idk 15 bucks, and you should have them anyway.
 
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Old 08-13-2008, 05:57 PM
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[QUOTE=trustdestruction;582064]i'd get the hub-centric rings then. they're pretty cheap and might help. if they don't help, you only wasted like 15 bucks, and you should have them anyway.[/QUOTE

Where and what size would I need?

also I just had them balanced, so it is not that.
 
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Old 08-13-2008, 06:27 PM
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not sure where you would get them. search on google or something. mine came with my rims, so i'm not sure where you would buy them separate.
 
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Old 08-13-2008, 06:35 PM
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You have to measure your hub and the hub opening in your wheel to know the size. Here's a source that has most sizes:

http://www.1010tires.com/hubrings.asp

The shop that sold me my Black Racing Pros did not have the correct size adapter rings, so I had to run without them for a while. The vibration was very noticable on the highway. After they sent me the correct aluminum rings, I found that the vibration was reduced 90%. There is still a small amount, but not nearly as much as without them.
 
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