Tire balancing
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Best thing, in my humble opinion, would be to take the car back to the alignment shop. If they find no fault in the balance, at least you will have a data point that will help you and your repairmen figure out what is wrong.
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Ed ... can't they tell if a wheel isn't true when they bolt it to the balancing machine? Just curious ... always learning.
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I did have a minor shake at a lower speed which is why I thought I would rid myself of it while installing new rear tires.
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Could be a faulty machine, noob tech or, as was mentioned, a bent wheel (not likely, IMHO). Have them re-do it. If that doesn't work, ask for a refund and then go to a place that has a Hunter Roadforce machine and/or a different tech.
I assume you are balancing the 17" targa wheels in your avatar? If so, does anyone know if those are lug centric or hub centric wheels? I ask because my 1999 Toyota 4Runner had lug centric wheels and had to be aligned with a lug centric adapter at a time when most shops were using a cone-shaped, hub centric adapter. I had to go through three tire places before I could find one who had a lug centric adapter. Food for thought.
Also, kudos to you for not using all caps. Thank you.
I assume you are balancing the 17" targa wheels in your avatar? If so, does anyone know if those are lug centric or hub centric wheels? I ask because my 1999 Toyota 4Runner had lug centric wheels and had to be aligned with a lug centric adapter at a time when most shops were using a cone-shaped, hub centric adapter. I had to go through three tire places before I could find one who had a lug centric adapter. Food for thought.
Also, kudos to you for not using all caps. Thank you.
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Could be a faulty machine, noob tech or, as was mentioned, a bent wheel (not likely, IMHO). Have them re-do it. If that doesn't work, ask for a refund and then go to a place that has a Hunter Roadforce machine and/or a different tech.
I assume you are balancing the 17" targa wheels in your avatar? If so, does anyone know if those are lug centric or hub centric wheels? I ask because my 1999 Toyota 4Runner had lug centric wheels and had to be aligned with a lug centric adapter at a time when most shops were using a cone-shaped, hub centric adapter. I had to go through three tire places before I could find one who had a lug centric adapter. Food for thought.
Also, kudos to you for not using all caps. Thank you.
I assume you are balancing the 17" targa wheels in your avatar? If so, does anyone know if those are lug centric or hub centric wheels? I ask because my 1999 Toyota 4Runner had lug centric wheels and had to be aligned with a lug centric adapter at a time when most shops were using a cone-shaped, hub centric adapter. I had to go through three tire places before I could find one who had a lug centric adapter. Food for thought.
Also, kudos to you for not using all caps. Thank you.
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Of the folks saying bushings ... how many miles? I have two '95s, so just curious as a matter of prevention. Thanks.
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