Vibration
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Vibration
Hi everyone,
About a week ago I had replaced all 4 tires to Yokohama ADVAND SPORT, Front 245 45/18, rear 265 40/18 which is according to the rim spec, after that the car was slightly drift to left on straight and flat road like the highway, so I did the 4 wheels alignment, and the job was carefully done on camber, caster, toe in-out sort of things, and yes the car can run straight now, but another blow my mind thing happen is that when I drive my car in the morning or after I had parked overnight, I kind of feel a very subtle vibration from the cabin "NOT THE STEERING WHEEL" starting from 60km onwards, so I did a 4 wheels balance and guest what, it still there!! * it seems better when the car had warmed up or I had it drove for a time being, any suggestion to help?
thanks a mil
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About a week ago I had replaced all 4 tires to Yokohama ADVAND SPORT, Front 245 45/18, rear 265 40/18 which is according to the rim spec, after that the car was slightly drift to left on straight and flat road like the highway, so I did the 4 wheels alignment, and the job was carefully done on camber, caster, toe in-out sort of things, and yes the car can run straight now, but another blow my mind thing happen is that when I drive my car in the morning or after I had parked overnight, I kind of feel a very subtle vibration from the cabin "NOT THE STEERING WHEEL" starting from 60km onwards, so I did a 4 wheels balance and guest what, it still there!! * it seems better when the car had warmed up or I had it drove for a time being, any suggestion to help?
thanks a milstarlight
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04 S430 (sold),05 X5 4.4i, 02 325i, 87 560SL, 85 Alfa Romeo
Hi everyone,
About a week ago I had replaced all 4 tires to Yokohama ADVAND SPORT, Front 245 45/18, rear 265 40/18 which is according to the rim spec, after that the car was slightly drift to left on straight and flat road like the highway, so I did the 4 wheels alignment, and the job was carefully done on camber, caster, toe in-out sort of things, and yes the car can run straight now, but another blow my mind thing happen is that when I drive my car in the morning or after I had parked overnight, I kind of feel a very subtle vibration from the cabin "NOT THE STEERING WHEEL" starting from 60km onwards, so I did a 4 wheels balance and guest what, it still there!! * it seems better when the car had warmed up or I had it drove for a time being, any suggestion to help? thanks a mil
starlight
About a week ago I had replaced all 4 tires to Yokohama ADVAND SPORT, Front 245 45/18, rear 265 40/18 which is according to the rim spec, after that the car was slightly drift to left on straight and flat road like the highway, so I did the 4 wheels alignment, and the job was carefully done on camber, caster, toe in-out sort of things, and yes the car can run straight now, but another blow my mind thing happen is that when I drive my car in the morning or after I had parked overnight, I kind of feel a very subtle vibration from the cabin "NOT THE STEERING WHEEL" starting from 60km onwards, so I did a 4 wheels balance and guest what, it still there!! * it seems better when the car had warmed up or I had it drove for a time being, any suggestion to help?
thanks a milstarlight
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2005 S500 4-Matic, 1978 450SL
my06clk is correct; and it will happen more often with softer rubber compounds (such as summer tires, especially when left to sit in cold weather), or in any tire when not driven for a very long time.
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04 S430 (sold),05 X5 4.4i, 02 325i, 87 560SL, 85 Alfa Romeo
I give Nitto 245.35.20 good grades for example but the 275.30.20, arent as good lasting about half the time and NEVER seem to balance out well after they get about 4 to 5K on them. THe 245s lasted twice as long. the threads look good but they don;t balance good either anymore but after a years wirth of driving.
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yeah I have the standard 18s. I love them (Pilot sport a/s). They are pretty quiet, ride nice, have great rain/snow traction, and have been wearing nicely. Not cheap, but a great tire.
As for Nittos, I have them on my cobra (555r up front, drag radials in back). They last a nice amount of time, have good grip when warm, and I've not had issues with balance.
As for Nittos, I have them on my cobra (555r up front, drag radials in back). They last a nice amount of time, have good grip when warm, and I've not had issues with balance.
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