case of the shakes
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Originally Posted by bizzzrak
Wow wow wow, hold the phone are theses Ttranks 20in Sevas?
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Originally Posted by Tarheel's G
I had the same experience a couple years back. It turned out one of the brand new front tires was defective (not perfectly round). Have it checked out.
Hey, what part of AZ are you in?
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A competent tire shop with good equipment should be able to figure this out.
Dial indicators which should be part of every good mechanic's toolbox can measure lateral and radial runout on the bare wheeels and compare to specs. Then they can do the same on the tires after they are mounted.
The Hunter Road Force 9700 is the acknowledged top-of-the-line wheel balancing machine, so much so that it has its own web site: http://www.gsp9700.com/. The web site has a locator for you to enter your ZIP code. In my area, mostly new car dealers have them but there are a few private shops, too. I engaged a private shop with a GSP 9700 to install and balance the winter tires I purchased from Tire Rack, and they are as smooth as silk at 80+.
Find a shop with one, talk to the owner to get a feel for whether he or his staff knows how to use it, and then plunk down the money to get those tires and wheels they way they ought to be.
Dial indicators which should be part of every good mechanic's toolbox can measure lateral and radial runout on the bare wheeels and compare to specs. Then they can do the same on the tires after they are mounted.
The Hunter Road Force 9700 is the acknowledged top-of-the-line wheel balancing machine, so much so that it has its own web site: http://www.gsp9700.com/. The web site has a locator for you to enter your ZIP code. In my area, mostly new car dealers have them but there are a few private shops, too. I engaged a private shop with a GSP 9700 to install and balance the winter tires I purchased from Tire Rack, and they are as smooth as silk at 80+.
Find a shop with one, talk to the owner to get a feel for whether he or his staff knows how to use it, and then plunk down the money to get those tires and wheels they way they ought to be.
Last edited by gwhiz35; Feb 13, 2007 at 10:57 AM.
Originally Posted by gwhiz35
A competent tire shop with good equipment should be able to figure this out.
Dial indicators which should be part of every good mechanic's toolbox can measure lateral and radial runout on the bare wheeels and compare to specs. Then they can do the same on the tires after they are mounted.
The Hunter Road Force 9700 is the acknowledged top-of-the-line wheel balancing machine, so much so that it has its own web site: http://www.gsp9700.com/. The web site has a locator for you to enter your ZIP code. In my area, mostly new car dealers have them but there are a few private shops, too. I engaged a private shop with a GSP 9700 to install and balance the winter tires I purchased from Tire Rack, and they are as smooth as silk at 80+.
Find a shop with one, talk to the owner to get a feel for whether he or his staff knows how to use it, and then plunk down the money to get those tires and wheels they way they ought to be.
Dial indicators which should be part of every good mechanic's toolbox can measure lateral and radial runout on the bare wheeels and compare to specs. Then they can do the same on the tires after they are mounted.
The Hunter Road Force 9700 is the acknowledged top-of-the-line wheel balancing machine, so much so that it has its own web site: http://www.gsp9700.com/. The web site has a locator for you to enter your ZIP code. In my area, mostly new car dealers have them but there are a few private shops, too. I engaged a private shop with a GSP 9700 to install and balance the winter tires I purchased from Tire Rack, and they are as smooth as silk at 80+.
Find a shop with one, talk to the owner to get a feel for whether he or his staff knows how to use it, and then plunk down the money to get those tires and wheels they way they ought to be.
Originally Posted by Tarheel's G
I live in Chandler. Where are you at? I am fairly new to the area and I don't know any G enthusiasts out here.
I'm up in north Phoenix. Check out AZG35.com when you have time. It's small but growing and everyone on there is very nice.
Originally Posted by RickM
cool man thanks I'll call around and see who has one. Gettin kinda tired of the shakes. Appriciate the help guys
Please let me know how this turns out. My wheels now have a bit of a balance issue these days and my friend no longer works for discount.
Originally Posted by ttrank
Please let me know how this turns out. My wheels now have a bit of a balance issue these days and my friend no longer works for discount.
I'll keep ya posted Tim, probably gonna go get them balanced again tomorrow. Maybe I'll drive up to your neck of the woods and you can drive my car and see if I'm crazy or not.
