Help.....bad vvvvviiiibbbrations!!!
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Help.....bad vvvvviiiibbbrations!!!
Ok here's the situation:
The Car: 1998 S320 SWB
The Rims: 16" 235/60/16 from a 95 s500
The Tires: 225/60/16
Problem: Balanced/Mounted them, found out they were staggered (didn't know that), but it shouldn't have been a big deal, as apparently the tires would fit. In the local area it rode normally, but on the highway I noticed the worst vibrations I've ever felt in a Mercedes. Brought the car back, and had them balanced again, but still the vibration. Do you think the vibration is due to using the same size tires on both front and rears? The seller said it would work...what should I do?
HELP! Sorry this question probably seems stupid, but I'm new....thanks!
The Car: 1998 S320 SWB
The Rims: 16" 235/60/16 from a 95 s500
The Tires: 225/60/16
Problem: Balanced/Mounted them, found out they were staggered (didn't know that), but it shouldn't have been a big deal, as apparently the tires would fit. In the local area it rode normally, but on the highway I noticed the worst vibrations I've ever felt in a Mercedes. Brought the car back, and had them balanced again, but still the vibration. Do you think the vibration is due to using the same size tires on both front and rears? The seller said it would work...what should I do?
HELP! Sorry this question probably seems stupid, but I'm new....thanks!
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A few possibilities:
1. The wheels & tires still aren't balanced properly.
2. It is not sitting hubcentrically on the wheel hub.
3. The wheels are bent.
What type of wheels did you buy? Did you buy the wheels new or used? From where? What car are they made for?
1. The wheels & tires still aren't balanced properly.
2. It is not sitting hubcentrically on the wheel hub.
3. The wheels are bent.
What type of wheels did you buy? Did you buy the wheels new or used? From where? What car are they made for?
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From: Atherton, CA
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What type of wheels did you buy? Did you buy the wheels new or used? From where? What car are they made for?
I'm not sure what type they are, but the auction I bought from (with pix) is at
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eb...174827&r=0&t=0
They were used, but with few miles on them. They came off a 95 s500
I'm not sure what type they are, but the auction I bought from (with pix) is at
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eb...174827&r=0&t=0
They were used, but with few miles on them. They came off a 95 s500
