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Is this a balance problem?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by JPinCowtown, Oct 19, 2009.

  1. Oct 19, 2009 at 10:02 AM
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    JPinCowtown

    JPinCowtown [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I recently put some BFG 265/75 KO's on my truck and think I have a balance problem. At about 65 mph it starts - I don't really feel it in the steering wheel, but if no one is in the passenger seat I can see the whole seat vibrating back and forth slightly. If there is a water bottle in the cup holder the water rapidly sloshes back and forth. I took the truck back and got them rebalanced at Discount Tire but it did not fix it. Are the tires out of balance? Is it just the difference in "ride" with the more aggressive tread?
     
  2. Oct 19, 2009 at 10:04 AM
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    chris4x4

    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Sounds like a ballance issue.
     
  3. Oct 19, 2009 at 10:26 AM
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    tacoterra

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    You might wanna go to a different shop and hav them take a look at the tires if they balanced it right when they first installed it.Tire machines hav different modes depending on what type of wheels you hav to balance.I always tell them to use dynamic mode on mine.Works for me not all but most of the time.
     
  4. Oct 19, 2009 at 11:32 AM
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    sirsaechao

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    A lift, some wheels, some tires, some performance, some cosmetic and then audio.
    Make sure they use the right adapter to balance the wheels.
     

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