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KM2's Seem out of balance, sound howl at low speeds

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Cog, Feb 17, 2016.

  1. Feb 17, 2016 at 3:13 PM
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    Cog

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    I have 285/75/16 KM2's on my truck and they seem to be out of balance at certain speeds. Around 25 the vibrate loudly and around 40 and 65-70 they seem to wobble like an unbalanced tire usually does. Is this normal for 50-60% mud terrains? Should I rebalance and rotate? Running them at 31 PSI.

    Also im almost positive my wheels are not hub centric, could this be and issue also?
     
  2. Feb 17, 2016 at 4:30 PM
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    3coma my kid says my truck is "Boss"

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    Same issue here in ko2's with 30 psi. Raised them to 38 and the steering is much lighter, better feel up to 60mph. Will have to wait until the morning commute to see if the vibrations go away. If not back for more balancing, possibly have them road force balanced. Kinda irritated after spending so much.
     
  3. Feb 19, 2016 at 3:20 PM
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    3coma my kid says my truck is "Boss"

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    Just had my tires road force balanced and it fixed my vibration issue. Try rasing your psi to 35-38. Mine are currently at 38, but have a bit of bounce to them. Will lower them and see how it goes. Gl
     
  4. Feb 23, 2016 at 8:44 AM
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    Have 35x12.50x17s and I'm on my second set. Have 3 that are good and one that always starts to hop
     
  5. Feb 23, 2016 at 4:31 PM
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    I got them road force balanced and they said one is way out of spec and I should contact the mfg. but I bought the truck with them on and they had no receipt.... Driver better but not 100%
     
  6. Feb 23, 2016 at 4:32 PM
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    1997 t4r has super duty axles, 5.13s locked front and rear. 3 link front with 14" kings. Rear 63s.
    They have a 6 year or life of tread from what the email saI'd today.
     
  7. Feb 23, 2016 at 8:36 PM
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    Well that would be cool to get them fixed or replaced. I just don't have the original paperwork or where they are from. Could they maybe be fixed from the serial?
     
  8. Feb 23, 2016 at 8:53 PM
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    I would email them. Discount tire is a warranty center for them. Maybe get with them and see if anything can be done.
     
  9. Feb 23, 2016 at 8:55 PM
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    I bought my tires at Walmart and had discount tire install and bought road hazard. Had a issue and went to walmart they pretty much said fuck off. Called bfg they said to go back to discount tire and then they took care of everything. I'm going tomorrow to have one checked again and if anything I'll push for a refund or to get another brand
     

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