Vibration after adding aftermarket rims
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From: Orlando, FL
1999 E320 Brilliant Silver
Vibration after adding aftermarket rims
I just got some rims for my ride and not too happy with ride quality. I got a set of Carlsson 1/6 Evo rims. The car is Brilliant Silver and the wheels are also silver with a polished lip.
Front: 19x8.5 235-35-19
Rear : 19x10 265-30-19
It looks great but after getting them put on, I am getting a very severe vibration between 45mph and 80mph. I am not too sure what the problem could be.
I'm not sure if it could be the lug bolts. They were purchased from Tire Rack.
It drives straight so I don't know if alignment will fix it.
Any suggestions.
Thanks
Front: 19x8.5 235-35-19
Rear : 19x10 265-30-19
It looks great but after getting them put on, I am getting a very severe vibration between 45mph and 80mph. I am not too sure what the problem could be.
I'm not sure if it could be the lug bolts. They were purchased from Tire Rack.
It drives straight so I don't know if alignment will fix it.
Any suggestions.
Thanks
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From: Kentucky
2002 C230K
I'm not sure how tight the Carlsson's hub centric ring is, but on some wheels the hub centric ring is a very tight compression type fit. I mention this because when you put your rims on you might not have actually got the rim right up against the hub, even though the torque wrench indicated correct torque.
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From: SouthBend, IN USA
depends on the weather
an alignment most likely will not help because alignment issues do not cause vibrations. I would suggest that you locate a shop with a GSP9700 balancer. You can find a shop with one of those using this link:
http://www.hunter.com/pub/product/product.htm
The GSP9700 is the best balancer on the market and is basically idiot proof and can diagnose vibration problems
http://www.hunter.com/pub/product/product.htm
The GSP9700 is the best balancer on the market and is basically idiot proof and can diagnose vibration problems
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I had a similar problem with my 18" Brabus Monoblock V Multipiece rims. I had them balanced several times, however, that only slightly solved the problem. When I switched to 19" BBS LMs the problem immediately went away. Strangely, I sold the rims to an owner of an E class and he had no vibration problems....hmmm.
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1974 Ford Pinto
The only place that I know of, because I got mine there, is
PERFORMANCE WHEEL & TIRE in Englewood Colorado
I guess that if you cant find them locally, you could give them a call as a last resort.
Good Luck
PERFORMANCE WHEEL & TIRE in Englewood Colorado
I guess that if you cant find them locally, you could give them a call as a last resort.
Good Luck
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