shaking w124 wagon!!
05-18-2010, 12:13 AM
#1
shaking w124 wagon!!
hey guys i just mounted my 18 multi piece Brabus IVs on the wagon and they look great. the only problem i have is that it vibrates on the freeway at speeds of 50mph+ i have read about hubcentric rings and tried sourcing them today but no luck. does anyone know what size i need to stop this shaking?
metal or polycarbonate? pics soon after lowering the car and fixing the vibration.
metal or polycarbonate? pics soon after lowering the car and fixing the vibration.
05-18-2010, 01:57 AM
#2
Firstly, are the wheels correctly balanced? Are you sure no bent rims?
Is the car's alignment in check? You should be able to visibly check this as vibrations like that would indicate a very large misalignment. You can always get a tape measure out and measure the front of the inside of the rim to the other side, then measure the rear of the rim to get the alignment toe spec. The front should measure smaller than the rear -- slightly 'toed' in.
Any play in the ball joints or wheel bearing? Grab it 9 and 3 and shake to check for play. Then grab at 12 and 6 and do the same. There should be no play, or very little.
Hubcentric rings are not your issue.
Is the car's alignment in check? You should be able to visibly check this as vibrations like that would indicate a very large misalignment. You can always get a tape measure out and measure the front of the inside of the rim to the other side, then measure the rear of the rim to get the alignment toe spec. The front should measure smaller than the rear -- slightly 'toed' in.
Any play in the ball joints or wheel bearing? Grab it 9 and 3 and shake to check for play. Then grab at 12 and 6 and do the same. There should be no play, or very little.
Hubcentric rings are not your issue.
05-24-2010, 07:31 PM
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I just put on some OEM wheels off a 94/95 w124 and it rides much better than my 19's but I do get a shake now. Although mine is at lower speeds. It hums on the freeway with no problem at all!
