Tire Balance Issue or something else?
03-04-2003, 05:04 PM
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Tire Balance Issue or something else?
I put on new all season tires a few months ago and took off my Michelin Pilot Sports so I could make it through the winter. Ever since I had the new tires put on I have had a shake (shimmy) at the streering wheel. Although it is slight, it is enough that it is driving me crazy.
I have always purchase all my tires for all of my vehicles from tirerack and have them mounted and balanced at Costco ($9.00 per wheel - mount and balance). I have never had problems before. I have been back to Costco 3 times now to have the tires rebalanced and I think the guys there are starting to think I am a nut case.
I have the '17 AMG rims that I use for my winter wheels and I was told they they have to use 'sticky weights' on these rims to balance them because there is no lip. Do you think the guys at Costco are doing something wrong? Should I take it to the dealer to balance (or will it jst be a wast of time and money)? Any other ideas what could be causing this...or am I just nuts!!
I have always purchase all my tires for all of my vehicles from tirerack and have them mounted and balanced at Costco ($9.00 per wheel - mount and balance). I have never had problems before. I have been back to Costco 3 times now to have the tires rebalanced and I think the guys there are starting to think I am a nut case.
I have the '17 AMG rims that I use for my winter wheels and I was told they they have to use 'sticky weights' on these rims to balance them because there is no lip. Do you think the guys at Costco are doing something wrong? Should I take it to the dealer to balance (or will it jst be a wast of time and money)? Any other ideas what could be causing this...or am I just nuts!!
03-06-2003, 06:59 AM
#2
I had a similar problem with my Brabus wheels . I came to find that the shimmy was caused by my using the wrong hub rings . I had to use Brabus specific hub rings. I don't know if hub rings is your problem as your wheels may be hub centric but you may want to check.
Last edited by Adonis; 03-07-2003 at 05:07 AM.
03-06-2003, 07:57 AM
#3
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Chorley Lancashire England
Posts: 254
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
CLK 430 Coupe + MGF + 1980 Camaro
i have this problem as well with new rims and tyres....
mb reckon the steering damper may be in the way out..... but i havent had time to check it?
other prob that is common over here is front wheel bearings creating play as we have so many roundabouts?
mb reckon the steering damper may be in the way out..... but i havent had time to check it?
other prob that is common over here is front wheel bearings creating play as we have so many roundabouts?
03-06-2003, 10:10 AM
#4
Almost a Member!
Join Date: Nov 2002
Posts: 38
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Same Problem
I did the same thing with my 18" Amg's. I kept returning to the tire shop to have them rebalance my tires, three times actually. They said that the wheels might be bent a little. Then I took it to Mercedes and they rebalanced wheels and replaced that steering damper you mention and still no resolve. Finally they told me it was the way the tires were worn. Still like that today. Rides like my old Chevy pickup. Getting new tires in spring, will see if that helps.
03-06-2003, 11:39 AM
#5
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Thanks for your feedback. I've been thinking about taking it to the dealer to see what they have to say. However, I may just wait another month until I put my summer wheels and tires back on and see if the shimy goes away and if not then take it in. Either way, I'll let you guys know. Thanks again.
03-06-2003, 11:11 PM
#6
Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
clk55
ADONIS, I saw your car last saturday (3/1/2003) in Chicago.
I'm from SFO just visiting the city. You were at 95th st and Western around 4:00 PM. Your license plates says "ADONIS". Nice ride man!
02 CLK55
Black OPal
02 CLK55
Black OPal
