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trouble balance - 4/29/2008 10:54:13 AM

rickyd

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does anyone have trouble balancing 16" chrome wheels from a 99sts?

or, what other componet (s) would give the vehicle a slight shimmy/ vibration at highway speeds.

just put a set of Copper CS4 s on and can't seem to get the wobble out....

any thoughts?

rickyd

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RE: trouble balance - 4/29/2008 11:33:59 AM

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quote:

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does anyone have trouble balancing 16" chrome wheels from a 99sts?

or, what other componet (s) would give the vehicle a slight shimmy/ vibration at highway speeds.

just put a set of Copper CS4 s on and can't seem to get the wobble out....

any thoughts?

rickyd

Balancing is simple and straight forward if you have round rims and tires.

If the rims are out or round, there is nothing you can do expect replace them.
Same for the tires.

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RE: trouble balance - 4/29/2008 2:11:06 PM

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It could be the tires or not correctly balance in the first place. Tires can be rebalanced after 100 mile anyway after they are seated all the way. Not many do that not even me.

< Message edited by G.A.R.Y. -- 4/30/2008 5:44:21 AM >

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RE: trouble balance - 4/29/2008 4:01:52 PM

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thanks G, Stomp, not really sure.... have had them balanced twice, at two different places.
probobly will take and have front end looked at.
will let ya know
thanks again
rick

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RE: trouble balance - 4/30/2008 9:40:49 AM

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Is the wobble in the steering wheel or the seat? At what speed is the wobble the worst? does it diminish as you increase speed or get worse?

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RE: trouble balance - 4/30/2008 10:51:00 AM

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hey carnut thanks for jumping in... i feel it more at highway speeds, tho. know its there always. at 66 its more pronounced to speed of 77 and up. at 77 and up she's ridin fine. now dont think im weird, but sometimes its worse than others at the highway speeds. im wondering if there is a control arm, or rocker arm that might be causing the shimmy. i see your on now so maybe you can advise soon.... thanks
rickyd

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RE: trouble balance - 4/30/2008 11:47:00 AM

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66 to 77 MPH sounds like tire balance. Move the tires front to back to see if it improves and report back. Are the tires inflated to the spec on the cars door jamb?

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RE: trouble balance - 7/21/2008 11:33:27 PM

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I have the same probelm in my 05 DeVille. Certain speeds bring it out (75-85) It is shakin the passenger seat something fierce sometimes. It''s been balanced 4 times this past week and aligned yesterday. I''m lost here and at my witts end. Any advice would be appreciated. Kevin

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